Description
Quick and flavorful, these Easy Tuna Patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A perfect meal for busy days or a light lunch.
Ingredients
2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon juice
10 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 tablespoons diced onion
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and lemon juice together. Stir in the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese to form a paste.
- Fold in the drained tuna and diced onion until well combined. Season with black pepper.
- Use your hands to shape the tuna mixture into 8 patties, each about 1 inch thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Add cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Mix in fresh or dried herbs like parsley, dill, or thyme for extra flavor.
Use mozzarella or cheddar cheese for a gooey twist.
Incorporate finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg