Italian Tuna Patties

Transform your weekly menu with these irresistible Italian Tuna Patties—a quick and flavorful dish that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, these golden-brown patties are infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and herbs like parsley and oregano. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an easy appetizer. Pan-fried in olive oil for a crispy exterior, these patties pair beautifully with a fresh squeeze of lemon, a side salad, or your favorite dipping sauce. Perfectly seasoned and packed with protein, these patties are a simple yet elegant way to elevate tuna to a restaurant-worthy dish. Keywords: Italian tuna patties recipe, easy tuna patties, crispy tuna cakes, quick seafood dinner, tuna recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed. If it’s too dry, add a little olive oil or water; if it’s too wet, add more breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Place the patties in the skillet without overcrowding, cooking them in batches if necessary.

Step 7

Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the tuna patties warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a side salad, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	220.5 grams (220.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	700

Total Fat 46.50g	60%
Saturated Fat 12.00g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 392mg	131%
Sodium 2514mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 46.10g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 4.30g
Protein 28.90g	58%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 350mg	27%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 255mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 25.7%