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Canned Tuna Cakes Recipe

Easy Canned Tuna Cakes combine tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, dijon mustard, bread crumbs and just a few other simple ingredients for a delicious, crowd pleasing appetizer.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Parchment Paper
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Oz (2 Cans) Tuna, drianed
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ Lemon, juiced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Celery Seed
  • 2 Tbs Onion, minced
  • 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbs Sriracha hot sauce
  • 4 Tbs Canola oil (add more as needed)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper, celery seed, onion, dijon mustard, parsley, sriracha and bread crumbs
  • Form them in to small patties about 2" wide and lay them down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cover, and place them into the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat and pan fry the tuna cakes on both sides for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain them on paper towels or a wire rack when done. Serve warm and enjoy!
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