Tuna Cakes

This is one of those recipes that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. It’s easy, quick, pretty healthy, and there’s not an easier protein to work with than canned tuna. No worries about forgetting to thaw meat from the freezer! I adapted this recipe from Alex Snodgrass (aka “The Defined Dish” on Instagram). My BFF Brittany gave me the cookbook for my birthday. I love her recipes, but she cooks a little bit healthier than I typically do- she’s an avid follower of Whole 30 (which I’ve never made it longer than 2 days on :/ ). I took her original recipe, spiced it up with jalapenos and red pepper flakes, added some panko breadcrumbs for added texture, and top mine with a lighter hollandaise sauce and capers. This is a crowd favorite!!


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Serves 2
Adapted from “The Defined Dish” Tuna Cakes recipe in her latest cookbook
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: ~20 minutes (if done in batches)

2 cans tuna, drained (can sub with canned salmon, fresh crab, etc).

¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped

1 jalapeno, chopped

¼ cup almond flour (can sub regular flour)

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon curry powder

 

TOPPING

Hollandaise sauce

-       ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

-       2 tablespoons mayonnaise

-       Juice of one lemon

 

Capers, if desired

Flaky sea salt (I love Maldon salt)

 

1.     Mix together all ingredients for the cakes in a small mixing bowl. Using clean hands, form into patties (I usually do 4 big cakes since it’s just me and William, but you could stretch this to serve 4 people with an extra can of tuna).

2.     Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy bottom pan on medium heat until shimmery. Add in 2 cakes at a time (depending on size), cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Repeat until all cakes are cooked.

3.     Mix together the Greek yogurt, mayo, and lemon juice. Add salt/pepper to taste. Plate the tuna cakes and top with the hollandaise, capers (if desired), and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Enjoy!

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