Tangy Tuna Patties

Brighten up your weeknight dinners with these flavorful Tangy Tuna Patties—a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with zesty goodness! Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and a touch of creamy mayonnaise, these patties are elevated with the tang of fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, along with a medley of seasonings including garlic and onion powders. Chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note, while a golden sear in olive oil gives them a satisfyingly crisp exterior. Ready in just 20 minutes, these tuna patties are versatile and perfect for serving with a side salad, in a sandwich, or with your favorite dipping sauce. Healthy, delicious, and family-friendly, this recipe is sure to become a mealtime favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.

Step 2

Add the breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.

Step 3

Mix everything together until it forms a cohesive mixture. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it holds together when shaped.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tuna patties into the skillet.

Step 6

Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crisp on the outside.

Step 7

Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

Step 8

Serve the Tangy Tuna Patties hot with your favorite dipping sauce, a squeeze of lemon, or as part of a sandwich or salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	317 grams (317.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1192

Total Fat 78.30g	100%
Saturated Fat 11.60g	58%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 246mg	82%
Sodium 2736mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 93.10g	34%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 8.10g
Protein 36.40g	73%

Vitamin D 93IU	467%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 283mg	6%

*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: 57.6%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 30.5%