Best 7 Quick And Easy Tuna Cakes Recipes

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From a quick and easy lunch to a delicious dinner, tuna cakes offer a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with canned tuna, these patties are packed with protein and can be easily customized with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, this article will provide you with the best recipes for quick and easy tuna cakes that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY TUNA CAKES



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Easy tuna cakes that takes 15 minutes and less than 10 ingredients to prepare and cook!

Provided by Nadja Belgrave

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 can tuna in water (170 g) (drained )
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg (medium size)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
tartar sauce (for serving, optional)

Steps:

  • Remember to drain your tuna before mixing all your ingredients.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix until combined.
  • To form the tuna cakes, use a 1/4 measuring cup to get all of the cakes of the same size.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet, place your cakes and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Try not to overcrowd your skillet, and cook them in batches of 3. Repeat until finished. Try not to move them too much to avoid them falling apart.
  • Serve immediately with some mayonnaise or tartar sauce, and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK TUNA CAKES



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We don't eat shellfish, but I wanted something a little special to have as a starter on Father's Day. This has become a change of pace from Salmon croquettes in our house; both are adored by our 8 year old son.

Provided by cmacooks

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 saltine crackers
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
12 ounces albacore tuna, packed in water,drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, for pan frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 12 crushed crackers and next 5 ingredients.
  • Place tuna in bowl with cracker mixture; with rubber spatula, gently fold mixture together.
  • Form into 8 small patties.
  • Crush the remaining 3 crackers on a plate and lightly coat the cakes.
  • Heat olive oil in large non stick skilet.
  • Add patties, cook until browned 12-15 minutes.

EASY TUNA CAKES



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Make and share this Easy Tuna Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Princess Pea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, egg, onions, red pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne.
  • Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-inch balls.
  • Roll balls in remaining bread crumbs.
  • Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook tuna cakes in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

TUNA CAKES



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High-quality canned and jarred tuna in olive oil lends fresh-from-the-sea flavor to these cakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup prepared salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together tuna, egg, cilantro, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and jalapeno. Mix gently until ingredients just hold together.
  • Using a packed 1/3-cup measure of tuna mixture per patty, shape into 8 cakes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Working in batches if necessary, cook cakes until golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes per side. Serve hot, accompanied by salsa, and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

QUICK AND EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole is perfect for the busy mom!

Provided by Jennie Ridgeway

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
2 cups frozen green peas
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 onion, chopped
10 slices American processed cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and frozen peas. Cook until noodles are al dente, drain well. Return noodles and peas to the pot.
  • Mix soup, tuna fish, onions, processed cheese and pepper into the pot. Stir constantly until all of the ingredients are well mixed and the cheese has melted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1828.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

EASY TUNA PATTIES



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These patties are great dipped in ketchup, mustard, or hot sauce. They are also great as a sandwich.

Provided by Phyllis Spencer Brixey

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Fish Cake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 tablespoons diced onion
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to make a paste. Fold in tuna and onion until well-mixed. Season with black pepper. Shape tuna mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 408.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BAKED TUNA CAKES



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Hope you like making these crispy, golden Baked Tuna Cakes! Because chances are excellent that your family will be asking for them again.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cans (5 oz. each) chunk light chunk light tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1 cup water
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine ingredients.
  • Shape into 18 patties, using 1/4 cup tuna mixture for each patty. Place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until golden brown, turning cakes over after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 15 g

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Tuna Ψ vs. Canned Tuna: What's the Difference?

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