Easy Tuna Burgers (Patties)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 burgers
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Tuna Burgers (Patties)
Description
These Easy Tuna Burgers are made by combining well-drained canned tuna with saltine cracker crumbs, beaten egg, and finely chopped celery for a subtle crunch. Mayonnaise is added to help hold the mixture together. Formed into five patties, they are cooked in a lightly greased pan over medium heat, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. The texture balances a firm exterior crust and a moist, tender inside.
Accompanying the patties is a dill mayo sauce made by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill, which adds a fresh and slightly tangy note that complements the fish and celery. These tuna burgers are served hot, making them suitable for sandwiches or plated meals.
The recipe can be prepared ahead of time, refrigerating uncooked patties for up to a day or storing cooked ones in airtight containers for several days. Freezing is also possible for both uncooked and cooked patties, with guidelines for reheating or direct cooking from frozen provided.
Ingredients
TUNA BURGERS
- 2 tuna in water, drain well, 2 x 6 oz cans / 2x 125g
- 1½ cups cracker crumbs made from saltine crackers using a blender
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1-2 celery finely chopped, stalks
- ½ cup mayonnaise light or regular, more if needed
DILL MAYO SAUCE
- ½ cup mayonnaise light or regular
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½-1 teaspoon dill dried or 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped
Instructions
TUNA BURGERS
- In a medium bowl add tuna and flake well with a fork, add cracker crumbs, egg, celery and mayonnaise. Mix until combined.
- Form into patties (I made 5 patties), place in a lightly greased frying pan and cook on medium heat, approximately 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown or desired doneness. Serve immediately. Top each with Dill Mayo Sauce if desired. Enjoy!
DILL MAYO SAUCE
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and dill.
Notes
- Prepare patties in advance and refrigerate covered up to one day before cooking.
- Store completely cooled cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freeze uncooked patties layered between parchment paper in a freezer-safe container; cook from frozen with additional cooking time if needed.
- For cooked patties, freeze fully cooled in airtight containers layered with parchment paper; thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 735mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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