WISCONSIN TUNA CAKE WITH LEMON-DILL SAUCE

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From Great American cookbook, these tuna cakes are a welcome change for any family. For light frying, choose a non-stick skillet.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 1/2 ounce) can Starkist tuna, drained and finely flaked
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped drained red pimientos
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
hot steamed shredded zucchini
hot steamed shredded carrot
lemon slice (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss together tuna, bread crumbs. onions, and pimento.
  • In a small bowl beat together egg and milk; stir in lemon peel.
  • Stir into tuna mixture; toss until moistened.
  • With lightly floured hands, shape mixture into eight 4-inch patties.
  • In a large nonstick skillet melt butter. Fry patties, a few at a time, until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Place on an ovenproof platter in a 300* oven until ready to serve.
  • For sauce:
  • In a small saucepan heat broth, lemon juice and dill. For each serving, spoon shredded carrots and zucchini onto each plate; top with 2 tuna cakes. Top each cake with a half-slice lemon; spoon sauce over.
  • Note: times are approximate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 157.3, Sodium 1582.5, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 86.1

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