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Garlic Lemon Tuna Patties

Crispy, delicious Tuna Patties are easy to make with canned tuna in just 20 minutes! They're high in protein and easily made keto and gluten free.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 tuna patties
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Tuna Patties
  • 10 ounces Bumble Bee® Chunk Light Tuna drained from the can
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • ¼ cup white onion minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Aioli
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Tuna Patties
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  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, crushed garlic, minced onion, salt and black pepper.
  2. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, hot sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, parsley and chives.
  3. Combine everything, then form into 8 patties.
  4. In a shallow bowl or rimmed plate, combine the remaining ¼ cup breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp parmesan cheese.
  5. Coat the tuna patties in the breadcrumb and parmesan cheese mixture.
  6. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  7. Once the oil is heated, add 4 tuna patties and cook 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned and crispy.
  8. Add the additional tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, once hot, add the remaining 4 tuna patties to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side.
Garlic Aioli
  1. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper together.
  2. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Nutrition information: the nutritional information provided only includes the tuna patties and does not include the optional garlic aioli topping.
  • Gluten Free: to make these tuna patties gluten free, substitute gluten free breadcrumbs.
  • Keto Friendly: to make the patties keto friendly, use nut crumbs instead of breadcrumbs to reduce the carbs per patty in half.
  • Refrigerate or freeze: cooked tuna patties will stay good in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Uncooked tuna patties will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Frozen tuna patties will stay good, individually wrapped in the freezer, for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 80mg (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tuna patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 326mg 14%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 80mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.