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patties made with tuna stacked on a plate with lemon wedged and a side of dip
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5 from 9 votes

Easy Crispy Tuna Patties

Easy-to-make tuna patties made with canned tuna, almond flour, and a variety of herbs and pan-fried with avocado oil.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces Canned Wild Tuna 2 5oz cans, drained
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Dill Weed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 large Egg
  • juice of 1/2 lemon plus zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper or to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons Avocado oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked 10 ounces Canned Wild Tuna, 1/2 cup Almond Flour, 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Chopped Dill Weed, 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, and juice of 1/2 lemonest of half lemon.
  • Crack the 1 large Egg and squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon. Season with 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt and 1/4 teaspoon Pepper.
    ingredients for the tuna patties in a brown bowl, egg, almond flour, mozzarella cheese, tuna, dill, and mustard.
  • Now, using your clean hands, mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Rub your hands with a bit of oil and pinch off about a spoonful of mixture and shape it into a pattie, about 1/2 inch thick.
    uncooked patties on baking sheet, and a bowl with some more tuna mix
  • Place the patties with a bit of space in between onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the 2-3 tablespoons Avocado oil for frying and heat until shimmering. Carefully add patties to the hot oil and sear each side until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes in total.
    patties made with tuna stacked on a plate with lemon wedged and a side of dip
  • Once done, remove from the heat and serve warm. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Makes 12 patties and Serves 4: each serving is three patties
  • about 88 calories per pattie
  • Whole wheat flour in place of almond flour
  • Use your favorite canned tuna or salmon
  • Any oil safe for frying in place of avocado oil
  • Storage: Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for 1 month.  

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg