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pan seared tuna cakes

PAN SEARED TUNA PATTIES RECIPE

Calories125 kcal
Carbohydrates5.2 g
Fat2.4 g
Protein18.7 g
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 5 oz cans chunk light tuna in water - (drained)
  • 3 scallions - (diced)
  • ⅓ cup cilantro - (finely chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno - (seeded and diced)
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • Juice from ½ a lemon
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet, set over medium high heat.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Using a 1/3 cup measure of tuna mixture, tuna mixture, shape into 8 patties, and place into skillet, working in batches as necessary to avoid over-crowding pan. Using fingers or a spatula, gently flatten tuna patty to about ¼” thick.
  • Cook tuna patties until crisp and golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is 2 tuna patties

Nutrition

Calories: 125 kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 5.2 g (2%)Protein: 18.7 g (37%)Fat: 2.4 g (4%)Saturated Fat: 0.2 g (1%)Cholesterol: 46 mg (15%)Sodium: 895 mg (39%)Potassium: 233 mg (7%)Fiber: 0.8 g (3%)Sugar: 2.2 g (2%)Calcium: 40 mg (4%)Iron: 1.1 mg (6%)