Best 10 Grilled Tuna Patties Recipes

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Grilled tuna patties are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made from a combination of tuna, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, these patties are packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making them a nutritious addition to any diet. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a beginner looking to try something new, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create delicious grilled tuna patties that will tantalize your taste buds.

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TUNA PATTY



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Joann Brasington of Sumter, South Carolina reports that this tasty change-of-pace sandwich is as quick to prepare as your favorite hamburger. "My husband likes his topped with melted Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard. Salmon can be substituted for a more 'elegant' burger," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
Dash Worcestershire sauce
4 hamburger buns, split
Tomato slices and lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red pepper, mayonnaise, chili sauce and seasonings; mix well. Shape into four patties (mixture will be soft). , Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; fry patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve on buns with tomato and lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

TASTY TUNA PATTIES



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If you're ever pressed for time, start with a couple cans of tuna and you'll have a delicious patty in no time that you can serve a number of different ways. Add them to buns with your favorite toppings for sandwiches, serve them alongside a fresh salad, or make smaller versions of them and serve them as appetizers with tartar sauce on the side. There are a lot of great flavor elements in these easy and versatile patties, but the quantities are small so the flavor still comes out pretty mild. If you're looking for a stronger flavor, increase quantities as you like!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 large eggs
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons finely diced celery
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon oil, divided, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, celery, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, mustard, pepper, and dill in a bowl; stir gently until fully and evenly combined. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, gently lay 2 tuna patties into the skillet. Don't over crowd - only add as many patties as comfortably fit with room to flip them.
  • Cook tuna patties until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed if they're cooking too quickly. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 329.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

COMFORTING TUNA PATTIES



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My grandmother and mother made these tuna patties on Fridays during Lent. I'm not the biggest fan of tuna, but it's perfect in this dish. These patties are even good cold the next day, if there are any leftovers. -Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool., Stir in tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop 1/3 cup tuna mixture into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tuna patties in batches; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels., Freeze option: Freeze cooled tuna patties in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat tuna patties on a baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

TUNA PATTIES



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Simple dinner idea. We serve this with a veggie (usually broccoli or spinach) and either mac & cheese or fried potatoes. You can use cracker crumbs instead of breadcrumbs. It's just to soak up some moisture. The patties can be made earlier and set in the fridge. I've never frozen them, so you'll need to do your own experimentation for that! You can cook these in a George Foreman grill, or in a skillet or frying pan. We like them fried!

Provided by Angel Stowe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 patties, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (5 -6 ounce) cans tuna in water, well drained (NOT oil)
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion, cut as small as preferred
salt & pepper
oil, & butter to cook in (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Use more or less breadcrumbs, as needed, to soak up the moisture from the tuna and egg until it is the consistency of a "patty" (I'm sorry I can not explain this better!).
  • Make into patties 1/2 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle both sides of patties with pepper, and pat it inches.
  • Warm up oil and butter in a pan over medium heat, enough so it's hot enough to cook but not burn. You know how your own burners work.
  • Fry until golden brown, and flip to cook the other side.

GRILLED TUNA



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Tuna is available most of the year, so fresh steaks should be easy to come by. Be choosy: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. As with all great ocean fish, the flesh tends to be dry. Marinate with oil, and avoid overcooking. The timing is critical, as tuna should be served medium rare. Use a kitchen timer.

Provided by Gordon Holland

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (6 ounce) albacore tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
½ cup hickory wood chips, soaked

Steps:

  • Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 644.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRILLED TUNA BURGER



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 burger patties

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces tuna, fresh (chilled) ground
4 to 6 scallions, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons pickled ginger, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
4 brioche loaf slices, crust removed

Steps:

  • Put tuna in a chilled bowl. Add chopped scallion, pickled ginger, soy sauce and pepper. Mix all of the ingredients lightly. Depending on the size burger, you want to divide the mixture into 2 or 4 patties and form your burgers. Heat your grill or skillet over medium flame. Place brioche slices on grill and toast. Remove slices and place patties on grillpan sear to your desired doneness. Rare to well.

GRILLED TUNA BURGERS WITH SPICY MAYO



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pound sushi-grade tuna, finely diced
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 scallions, finely sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for cooking
4 seeded hamburger buns, split
Spicy Sriracha Mayo, recipe follows
4 medium butter lettuce leaves
1 beefsteak or heirloom tomato, sliced
Dry Riesling, for serving
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
4 grilled scallions, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and egg to a large mixing bowl. Mix well, then fold in the tuna, red bell pepper and scallions. Mix well to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle with salt and fold in the panko breadcrumbs to lightly bind everything. Carefully form the mixture into 4 even-size patties and set on a platter. Refrigerate so the patties firm up and hold their shape when cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat the pan with a little vegetable oil and cook the tuna patties 3 minutes per side (when done, the patties will be browned on the outside and medium-rare in the center).
  • Grill the hamburger buns over high heat until well charred and crispy.
  • Serve the tuna burgers slathered with the Spicy Sriracha Mayo, lettuce leaves and tomato slices on the toasted, seeded hamburger buns, paired with the dry Riesling.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Sriracha, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey and scallions in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine, season with salt and pepper and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

GRILLED TUNA BELLY



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds tuna belly (about 2 strips or fillets)
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence, available in specialty food stores
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler. With a sharp knife remove the thick skin from the outer side of the tuna belly and the white filament-like skin from the inner side. Sprinkle both sides with the herbes de Provence, 1 teaspoon pepper, salt and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Put the flat bellies on the rack of a clean, very hot grill, and cook for 2 minutes on one side. Turn, and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Transfer to a 170-degree oven, and let rest for 10 minutes. If a grill is not available, cook the fillets under a broiler 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes on each side for rare -- pink in the center -- or longer if you prefer your tuna well done.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper with the lemon juice.
  • Cut the bellies and divide them among six plates. Serve with sauce spooned on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 171 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JESSICA'S FAMOUS TUNA PATTIES



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These amazing baked tuna patties were discovered when the kids were hungry and it was the night before grocery day! I had to do what I could with what we had to avoid getting a "We want (fill in the blank with a fast food restaurant)!" protest from the kids. I made these babies off the top of my head and they were an instant hit. The kids loved them, I loved them, and I was easily able to hide the carrots in them from my husband, so he loved them too!

Provided by TheBlondeQueen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 patties, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (15 ounce) cans tuna in water (drained)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
14 1/2 ounces canned sliced carrots (mashed with a fork)
1/2 cup thousand island dressing
1 medium egg
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup canola oil
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
lemon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Pre-Heat Oven to 375.
  • Spread oil over bottom of pan (any metal pan should work, I used a pizza pan that has a lip on it).
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Divide mixture into 8 equal parts.
  • Form mixture into patties and place on the pan.
  • Bake patties for 10 minutes.
  • Turn patties over. (Be careful they may fall apart easily.).
  • Continue to bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until they start to brown.
  • Remove and let them sit for 5 minutes to firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 917.5, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 211.1, Sodium 1804.4, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 12, Protein 90.4

GRILLED TUNA BURGERS WITH HOMEMADE RéMOULADE



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Provided by Karen Adler

Categories     Sandwich     Citrus     Herb     Onion     Dinner     Lunch     Tuna     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Remoulade sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 teaspoon (packed) minced fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 hard-boiled large egg yolks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers
Burgers
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 small bay leaves, broken
4 6-ounce ahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 4-inch square crusty artisanal rolls or squares of focaccia, split horizontally

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in bowl to blend. Using fine grater, grate in egg yolks. Whisk in oil, then capers. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For burgers:
  • Combine oil, vinegar, and bay leaves in large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Shake to blend. Add tuna. Seal bag; turn to coat. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush cut sides of rolls with some of tuna marinade. Grill rolls, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer rolls to work surface. Grill tuna, with some marinade still clinging, until slightly charred but still pink in center, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
  • Place tuna on roll bottoms. Top with dollop of sauce, then roll tops. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

Tips for Making Grilled Tuna Patties:

Achieving perfectly cooked and flavorful grilled tuna patties requires careful preparation and attention to detail. Here are some essential tips to follow: 1. Choose High-Quality Tuna: Opt for fresh or frozen tuna steaks or fillets that are sashimi-grade or sushi-grade. These grades indicate that the tuna is of the highest quality and suitable for raw or lightly cooked preparations like grilling. 2. Proper Thawing (if using frozen tuna): If using frozen tuna, thaw it properly in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for about 30 minutes. Avoid thawing the tuna in the microwave, as this can result in uneven thawing and potential safety concerns. 3. Gentle Handling: Tuna is a delicate fish, so handle it gently throughout the preparation process. Avoid overworking or squeezing the tuna mixture, as this can make the patties tough. 4. Seasoning and Marinating: Season the tuna patties generously with a combination of salt, pepper, and herbs like dill, parsley, or chives. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor. Marinating the patties for at least 30 minutes before grilling helps infuse them with flavor and moisture. 5. Binding Agents: To ensure the patties hold together well on the grill, consider adding a binding agent such as bread crumbs, oats, or mashed potatoes. These ingredients help absorb excess moisture and create a more cohesive mixture. 6. Proper Grilling Technique: Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat before cooking the patties. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the patties from sticking. Grill the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 155°F (68°C) for medium. 7. Avoid Overcrowding: When grilling the patties, avoid overcrowding the grill. This can cause uneven cooking and prevent the patties from getting those beautiful grill marks. 8. Resting the Patties: After grilling, let the patties rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and results in more tender and flavorful patties.

Conclusion:

Grilled tuna patties are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as an appetizer. By following these tips and recommendations, you can create perfectly cooked, flavorful, and juicy grilled tuna patties that will impress your friends and family. Experiment with different seasonings, marinades, and grilling techniques to find your perfect recipe. Grilled tuna patties are not only a culinary delight but also a healthier alternative to traditional meat-based burgers, making them an excellent choice for those seeking a nutritious and satisfying meal.

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