Tuna Patties

These tasty tuna patties come together quick with a few pantry staples

Tuna patties make the perfect lunch, snack or dinner. They are a quick meal to make for the busy mom, the work from home individual, someone on the-go or really just anyone that wants a simple, tasty and quick meal. The best part about this recipe is that it comes together with a few pantry staples. No fancy ingredients here.

Why I love this recipe

• Effortless to make with simple pantry staple ingredients
• Budget friendly
• Tuna is a good source of protein with omega-3 fatty acids and other essential nutrients
• Tuna patties can be eaten alone, over rice bowls, in salads or as a burger
• A good on-the go snack

Why you'll love this recipe:

With a few pantry and refrigerator staples this recipe comes together really quick

A few pantry staples I always make sure I have on hand are, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes, and paprika. The combination of these spices adds a nice touch to these tuna patties. In addition, I always make sure to have plain panko on hand, not only for this recipe, but also to use in meatballs!

To add an extra citrus punch, squeeze lemon juice on top of the patties and serve. No lemon? no worries, these taste just as good without the lemon.

Refrigerator Staples: I always make sure to have eggs, spicy mayonnaise, and mustard in the fridge. These key ingredients are what give these patties their moisture.

Ingredients You'll need:

• Tuna
• plain panko
• egg
• mustard
• spicy mayo
• Spices paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and salt
• Olive oil

For full measurements see recipe card below.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

• Drain water from tuna cans: Place tuna in a medium mixing bowl and shred with fork
• Beat egg on a separate small bowl, then stir into the tuna bowl

• Add panko crumbs and all spices to the bowl and mix with a fork
• Add mustard and spicy mayo and combine

• Shape the patties To make these mini patties divide the mixture into 12 parts. Round the mixture into mini balls with your hands and flatten with a spoon. Then place in the frying pan and cook each side four to five minutes until golden brown.

• For more of a burger size patty you can divide the mixture into four parts to make medium size patties. Once cooked place them on a burger bun with your favorite toppings

Favorite ways to serve tuna patties:

• rice bowls with your favorite toppings like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and spicy mayo
• mini sliders, burgers or sandwich
• on salads
• appetizer with yogurt sauce

Recipe Substitutions:

• Don't have panko crumbs? You can substitute with plain bread crumbs
• No spicy mayo? You can use regular mayo and use spicy mustard instead

Storing Leftovers & Freezing Instructions:

You can store leftover tuna patties in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 3 days. Or store in the freezer for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or air tight container.

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