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Tuna Cakes

Crispy Tuna Cakes with Zesty Sriracha Aioli in 30 Minutes

Delicious Tuna Cakes that are crispy, gluten-free, and topped with zesty sriracha aioli, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Patty Mixture
  • 10 oz High-Quality Canned Tuna well-drained
  • 1 Large Egg acts as binder
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs gluten-free for option
  • 3 Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable or Canola Oil for frying
For the Aioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise creamy base
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha to taste
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Optional Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 1-2 tablespoons of sriracha, and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice. If desired, add 1 minced clove of garlic for extra flavor. Set aside the aioli in the refrigerator while preparing the tuna cakes.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, flake 10 oz of well-drained canned tuna. Add in 1 large egg, ½ cup of panko breadcrumbs, 3 thinly sliced green onions, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Grate in 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, then stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and gently shape each into patties about 1 inch thick. Chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Transfer the tuna cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve with sriracha aioli drizzled on top or as a dip on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Adjust sriracha based on heat preference.

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