5 from 21 votes
Albacore Tuna Croquettes
Albacore Tuna Croquettes blend cooked, riced potatoes with drained albacore tuna, parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, olive oil, and breadcrumbs to form breaded patties that are pan-fried until golden. The croquettes have a crispy, flavorful coating with a tender, seasoned interior, combining the mild tuna with cheese and herbs for depth. The recipe yields a hearty, versatile dish suitable as a main or appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
283 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, International
Ingredients
- 2 potato medium-size
- 25 ounces albacore tuna drained
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese esan cheese
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil live oil
- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs + extra for breading the croquettes
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
ASSEMBLING
- In a large pot place the 2 potatoes, skin on, and cover with water. Place over high heat and boil until pierced with the knife, you feel no resistance, and the potatoes are done. Remove, drain and when ready to handle, remove the skin and place the potatoes thru a ricer and place into a bowl.
- Add the tuna, olive oil, cheese, parsley, eggs, and salt to taste, and mix well. Add a handful of the breadcrumbs at a time and incorporate them well until you will be able to work it with your hands easily.
- In a plate or bowl add breadcrumbs. With an ice cream scooper, grab some of the potato mixtures and drop them in your hands and form a perfect ball. Roll in the breadcrumbs and set aside until all the potatoes and tuna mixture is done.
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FRYING INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large skillet over high heat warm the frying oil. Fry the croquettes moving them to evenly fry them. On a cutting board, place paper towels to cover the wood, add a cooling rack over it and once the croquettes are done, place them over the cookie sheet.
BAKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375F. Cover the bottom of a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the croquettes. Slightly flatten them to cook better. Sprinkle some olive oil over them and bake for 30 minutes, turning them once halfway thru.
Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
324mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.