Tuna Patties
Delicious and easy to make, these tuna patties are a budget-friendly way to use up canned tuna and other ingredients in your pantry.
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna
- 2.5 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions any onion or shallot can be used
- salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
Instructions
- Drain the tuna liquid from the cans. Chop the parsley and onions.
- In a medium-size bowl, mix the tuna with the mustard, egg, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, breadcrumbs, lemon zest and juice, parsley, onions, salt and pepper.
- Divide the mixture into 4 parts and form the tuna mixture into a ball and shape into a patty. Refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes to help keep their shape while cooking. (this step can be skipped if you are pressed on time)
- Heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add the tuna patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side. Makes a perfect tuna burger or topping for a salad.