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Easy Crispy Tuna Patties
Easy-to-make tuna patties made with canned tuna, almond flour, and a variety of herbs and pan-fried with avocado oil.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Canned Wild Tuna 2 5oz cans, drained
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons Chopped dill weed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
- Juice of 1/2 lemon plus zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked 10 ounces Canned Wild Tuna, 1/2 cup Almond Flour, 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Chopped Dill Weed, 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, and juice of 1/2 lemonest of half lemon.
- Crack the 1 large Egg and squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon. Season with 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt and 1/4 teaspoon Pepper.
- Now, using your clean hands, mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Rub your hands with a bit of oil and pinch off about a spoonful of mixture and shape it into a pattie, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the patties with a bit of space in between onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the 2-3 tablespoons Avocado oil for frying and heat until shimmering. Carefully add patties to the hot oil and sear each side until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes in total.
- Once done, remove from the heat and serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Makes 12 patties and Serves 4: each serving is three patties
- about 88 calories per pattie
- Whole wheat flour in place of almond flour
- Use your favorite canned tuna or salmon
- Any oil safe for frying in place of avocado oil
- Storage: Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
614mg
(26%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
218IU
(4%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.