Easy Tuna Patties

Tuna patties are easy, affordable, and delicious. And they’re ready in just 30 minutes! Feel free to double the recipe - the leftovers are excellent too. Sometimes the simplest meals are the best. I love cooking (after all, I’m a food blogger). But sometimes you tire of complex recipes and heavy meals and you want something light and easy.

Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty patties. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: We are a family of four. Two of us love fish, one of us tolerates them, and the Picky Eater won’t touch them, with the exception of keto-fried fish. But she loves these tuna cakes! Canned tuna: I use water-packed tuna in this recipe. Mayonnaise: I prefer mayonnaise made with avocado oil. Sir Kensington’s is a good brand. Dijon mustard: This traditional French mustard is creamier, thicker, and less vinegary than yellow mustard. Minced garlic: Mince it yourself, or use the stuff that comes in a jar. Both work. Garlic powder works too. Eggs: I use large eggs in almost all of my recipes, this one included. Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the dish could end up too salty. Chopped parsley: If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead. Olive oil for frying: I love cooking with this delicious oil. But if you’d rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead. Another option is to use butter.

Instructions

Making these tuna patties is easy! The detailed instructions are listed in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps: Your first step is to mix the ingredients. Simply mix everything together (except for the oil) in one bowl. Now cook the patties in olive oil, about 3 minutes per side over medium heat. That’s it!

Expert tip

As you can see, the ingredients needed for this recipe are readily available. Many of us, myself included, always have canned tuna, eggs, mayo, and mustard on hand. The only ingredient I sometimes don’t have is fresh parsley or cilantro, in which case I either omit them or use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you’d like to vary the basic recipe, here are a few ideas for you:

If you like your food spicy, try adding a teaspoon of hot pepper sauce to the mixture or a pinch of cayenne pepper.It’s very tasty to cook these patties in butter.Chopped scallions are a nice addition - try using just ¼ cup parsley and adding ¼ cup of finely chopped scallions.

Serving suggestions

I like to serve these tuna cakes with a side of a big salad. It’s the perfect meatless dinner! Sometimes I serve them with creamy cucumber salad or with some broccoli salad.

Storing leftovers

Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days. Keep them in the fridge in a sealed container, and reheat them in the microwave on 50% power. They are also surprisingly good when eaten cold, straight out of the fridge.

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