Description
Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes are a delightful culinary creation that combines the rich flavors of canned tuna with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. Coated in crispy breadcrumbs and served with a refreshing yogurt sauce, these cakes are perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, they promise to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 1 medium lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, flake the drained tuna and mix in lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- For the sauce, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice. Serve the cakes hot with the sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (75g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg