This crispy tuna patties recipe is a super quick, easy, and healthy dinner idea! Adding a touch of mayo keeps these tuna cakes tender on the inside, yet crunchy and delicious on the outside… And did I mention they’re budget friendly?
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Heat the tuna, teriyaki sauce, and garlic powder in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until the tuna has heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour the tuna over the broccoli and serve.
How To Make Tuna Patties
Overall, this tuna patty recipe is very forgiving. Out of bread crumbs? Use an equal amount of crushed saltine or butter crackers instead.
Not a fan of Sriracha? Go ahead and skip it (although it really doesn’t add THAT much heat). Or try swapping the lemon and fresh parsley for lime and cilantro for a tasty change of pace.
The only ingredient I wouldn’t change is the mayo… Which is weird because the tuna patties recipe my mom made when I was growing up did not have mayonnaise in it. But after trying it a few years ago, I’ve never gone back!
Mayo is truly the secret ingredient in my crispy tuna patties recipe. It adds SO much flavor and keeps the inside of the tuna patties tender and juicy.
Tuna Patties For The Win!
Much like this beloved Parmesan-crusted chicken recipe, these crispy fried tuna patties were a weeknight regular when my husband and I were newlyweds.
Back then we were living on a first-year apprentice’s wages, and budget-friendly proteins (like pouch or canned tuna fish) were a necessity for maintaining our skimpy grocery budget.
While our grocery budget has increased over the years, budget-friendly, quick & easy dinners are still in high demand around here! You know, five kids + sports and all…
How To Turn $1 Canned Tuna Into a Restaurant Meal (4 Ways)
FAQ
Is it safe to fry tuna?
Is it OK to heat up canned tuna?
Is it okay to cook canned tuna?
Can you cook canned tuna again?
Canned tuna is, most of the time, cooked. This means that you needn’t cook it again. However, you can cook it again if you want to, or if you need to for a specific dish. Raw tuna and cooked tuna do look significantly different as well, which will help you to ensure the canned tuna you have is cooked.
What are the health benefits of eating tuna fish canned in olive oil?
Tuna in oil is a better option, because when the fish is canned with water, if metals are present, they are deposited in it and, during consumption, they come into contact with the organism. On the other hand, the oil option is ideal, as the oil will be discarded and, along with it, the metals will also be.
How do you eat canned tuna?
Use canned tuna in a simple sushi roll. Make cooked sushi rice and spread it over a piece of nori. Spread tuna salad, sliced avocado and cucumber, and diced green onions over half of the nori, roll the nori tightly, and slice the sushi roll to serve. For spicy tuna rolls, add a squirt of wasabi or sriracha to the tuna salad.
Can you eat canned tuna straight from a can?
Canned tuna can be used in a variety of ways, it could be used in a recipe where it is cooked again, or just added to some spices, mayo, and herbs, to be enjoyed in a tuna salad sandwich. Whatever the case, you can eat canned tuna straight from the can without any other preparation process. Can You Eat Canned Tuna Right From A Can?