tuna cakes recipe

Tuna Cakes

Savory Herbed Tuna Cakes with Garlic Chili Dipping Sauce - A crisp and flavorful protein-packed bite that completely upgrades pantry-staple canned tuna. These pan-seared patties feature premium white albacore tuna combined with crunchy celery, dried red onion, savory nutritional yeast, and a robust blend of Old Bay and lemon herb seasonings. Served alongside a cool, spicy, and creamy Greek yogurt-based garlic chili dipping sauce, they make a satisfying and zesty starter or snack.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack

Ingredients
  

Tuna Mixture

  • 2 6 oz cans drained white albacore Tuna
  • 3 eggs
  • 6 finely ground grissini bread sticks or nut thins
  • 1 Tbsp dried red onion
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp celery salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Simple girl Lemon Herb seasoning
  • 2 chopped celery stalks
  • Mix all above ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Garlic Chili Sauce

  • 1 Fage total 0% Greek yogurt 6 oz
  • 2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves

Instructions
 

  • Mix all Tuna Mixture ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Mix Sauce ingredients and refrigerate for later.
  • When chilled, spoon out tuna mix and form small patties and "grill" on each side until a nice brown color is present. (See images) about 3 minutes on medium heat. Each side.
  • Makes about 8-9 palm sized cakes.
  • Dip in garlic chili sauce. Enjoy

Notes

This recipe is an excellent, nutrient-dense choice that supports anti-inflammatory and wellness goals. White albacore tuna provides a lean, high-quality source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for cellular health and reducing inflammation. Using non-fat Greek yogurt as the sauce base completely eliminates the heavy fats found in traditional mayonnaise-based tartar sauces while adding a gut-healthy probiotic boost, and the inclusion of nutritional yeast infuses the dish with essential B-vitamins.
How to Serve: Arrange the hot, freshly grilled tuna cakes on a warm serving platter alongside a central bowl of the chilled garlic chili sauce. For a beautiful presentation, garnish the platter with fresh lemon wedges and a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives. While they make an exceptional finger-food appetizer or snack, you can also serve two or three cakes over a bed of fresh mixed greens to easily transform this recipe into a light, satisfying main dish salad.
Keyword anti-inflammatory, Appetizers, health, Main Dish, Snacks, wellness
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