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Tuna Cakes with Spicy Jalapeno Sauce

Tuna Cakes with Spicy Jalapeno Sauce prepared dish

These flavorful tuna cakes are a delightful combination of tender tuna and savory spices, pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with a zesty jalapeno sauce, they make for a satisfying meal or appetizer. Enjoy the perfect balance of taste and texture in every bite!

This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include jalapeno, green onion, garlic, breadcrumbs.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium jalapeno (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp green onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain)
  • 400 g canned tuna (drained)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chopped green onion, minced garlic, finely chopped jalapeno, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the tuna patties to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  6. Remove the patties from the skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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