Best Tuna Patties Recipes

EASY TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• Beat eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to make a paste. Fold in tuna and onion until well-mixed. Season with black pepper. Shape tuna mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Use more or less breadcrumbs, as needed, to soak up the moisture from the tuna and egg until it is the consistency of a "patty" (I'm sorry I can not explain this better!).
• Make into patties 1/2 inch thick.
• Sprinkle both sides of patties with pepper, and pat it inches.
• Warm up oil and butter in a pan over medium heat, enough so it's hot enough to cook but not burn. You know how your own burners work.
• Fry until golden brown, and flip to cook the other side.

SALMON TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix salmon, tuna, crushed saltines, and egg together with your hands in a large bowl; shape into 6 patties. Dust the patties with flour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently lie patties into the hot oil, cover the skillet, and fry until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

COMFORTING TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool., Stir in tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop 1/3 cup tuna mixture into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tuna patties in batches; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels., Freeze option: Freeze cooled tuna patties in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat tuna patties on a baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.

TASTY TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, celery, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, mustard, pepper, and dill in a bowl; stir gently until fully and evenly combined. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, gently lay 2 tuna patties into the skillet. Don't over crowd - only add as many patties as comfortably fit with room to flip them.
• Cook tuna patties until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed if they're cooking too quickly. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.

TUNA PATTIES WITH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Place parsnips in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain well. , Place parsnips in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. In a bowl, combine 1 cup pureed parsnips, egg whites, bread crumbs, onions, parsley, lemon juice and zest, dill and pepper. Add tuna and mix well. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties (patties will be soft). , In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl; serve with tuna patties.

ASIAN TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix tuna, egg, bread crumbs, green onions, and garlic. Blend soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and pepper into the mixture. Form the mixture into about 6 patties approximately 1 inch thick. Lightly sprinkle each patty on all sides with cornmeal.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Fry each patty about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

TUNA FISH PATTIES

Steps:

• Soak bread in water in a large shallow dish until softened completely; remove from dish and squeeze as much water from bread as possible.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, spinach, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
• Mix the onion mixture with softened bread, tuna, mushrooms, zucchini, celery, eggs, dill, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano in a large bowl until combined. Form the mixture into about 24 thin, palm-size patties.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in the skillet until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

TUNA PATTIES WITH LEMON-DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Make the Lemon-Dill Sauce first by just mixing the ingredients together and keep in the fridge until needed. Double recipe if you like a good amount, like me.
• 2. Beat the eggs and mix the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Fold in the tuna and onions and mix well. Add the pepper and Old Bay seasonings.
• 3. Shape mixture into round 1 inch thick patties, like you would hamburger patties. I was able to make six patties. Put the other 1/2 cup of bread crumbs on a paper plate and hold the patties carefully. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on both sides to dust them. Carefully shake excess off.
• 4. When all are ready to cook, heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a fry pan on stove, medium heat until it is good and hot but not smoking. Add three patties at a time and fry about 4-5 minutes on each side. Add a little more veg oil when adding the second batch. The time it cooks depends on how thick your patties are. They should be golden brown.
• 5. Serve with the lemon-dill sauce or tarter sauce. These may be small but are filling. Can serve two patties each for three or one patty for six if doing a brunch. Enjoy!

NEVER FAIL TUNA PATTIES (SALMON WORKS TOO)

Steps:

• Combine 1st 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Add corn flakes til you no longer see any liquid in the mixture, but more is usually better.
• Divide into 4 equal portions on a cutting board.
• Shape patties & flatten to 3/4 in thickness.
• Use spatula to transfer carefully to non-stick skillet & saute over med-low heat in olive oil til golden brown & crisp on both sides.
• Note #1: A variety of dry bonding ingredients can be used. I use crushed corn flakes or Pepperide Farm dressing mix. I don't care for the mushy texture of the end-product or the difficulty holding the patties together when potato is used.
• Note #2: For OAMC per JillAZ ~ *To freeze* (uncooked patties) prepare recipe thru Prep Step #4. Place patties in a freezer bag w/layers of parchment paper in between. Seal, label & freeze. *To serve* ~ Thaw in fridge or microwave & cook as directed. ~~ Cooked patties can also be frozen wrapped in plastic wrap & placed in a freezer bag. Thaw in fridge or microwave & reheat on stovetop or in oven.

SALMON/TUNA PATTIES WITH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Flake the salmon and tuna fillets and mix together.
• Add the finely grated carrot, salt, pepper, parsley, eggs, red bell pepper, celery, and onion to the fish.
• Blend well set aside.
• In a small bowl blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed and refrigerate while cooking the patties.
• Put the olive oil in a heated skillet over medium heat.
• Using a large ice cream scoop, place mounds of fish mixture into the pan.
• Using the back of the ice cream scoop gently flatten down the mounds to form patties about 1/2 inch thick.
• Cook patty for 4-5 minutes before gently flipping to the other side.
• When you flip the patty it should be golden brown.
• HINT***If you only flip the patties once they will hold nicely together since the egg will help to hold the ingredients together when cooking on the first side.
• Top each patty with a dollop of dill sauce and enjoy!

FLAVORFUL TUNA PATTIES WITH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Dill Sauce.
• Place in a small bowl the 1 cup of mayonnaise.
• Add the 4 Tablespoons finely chopped sliced dill pickles, the 1 Tablespoon dry dill weed, the juice of 1/2 of the lime, and the 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Refrigerate until Patties are cooked.
• Patties--.
• Saute the finely chopped onion and mushrooms in small amount of olive oil until brown and carmelized.
• Remove sauteed onion and mushrooms and set aside to cool.
• In a mixing bowl add the 2 cans of drained chunk light tuna, the UNDRAINED can of albacore tuna, the 2 well beaten eggs, the 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the juice of half of the lime, the 1 1/2 Tablespoon of finely chopped green pepper, the 3 Tablespoons of finely chopped celery, the 1/4 cup of unseasoned bread crumbs, and the 1/4 cup mayonnaise, mix well.
• Add the cooled sauteed onion and mushroom to other ingredients.
• In a large frying pan, melt the 4-5 Tablespoons of butter until med hot.
• Place 1/2 cup mounds in the hot butter gently pressing down with the back of a spoon until you have 6 large patties about 1/2 inch thick.
• Cook over medium heat being careful not to turn them over until the patties are brown on the bottom side.
• After the patties are nicely brown remove from and serve with the Dill Sauce.

TUNA PATTIES WITH SOUR CREAM DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Make Sour Cream Dill Sauce.
• Mix tuna, 1 cup of the cornflake crumbs, mayonnaise, onions, mustard and egg. Shape mixture into four 4-inch patties. Coat patties with remaining 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs, pressing lightly to coat both sides.
• Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in oil 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown. Serve with sauce.

BISQUICK TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients together (except butter).
• Melt butter over medium heat.
• Shape tuna mixture into patties and fry, turning once.

TUNA PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, a third of the soup and 1/4 cup milk. Stir in stuffing mix and tuna. Shape into eight patties. , In a large skillet, brown patties in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until heated through. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat remaining soup and milk. Serve with patties.

SPICY TUNA & CHICKPEA PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix the yogurt with half the coriander in a small bowl. Cover and chill until needed.
• Tip the chickpeas into a food processor. Blitz for a just a few seconds so they keep some of their texture. Transfer to a large bowl. Flake in the tuna and mix in the onion, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, chilli and rest of the coriander. Season, then gently stir to mix all the ingredients. Shape into 12 patties with your hands. Dust with flour.
• Heat half the oil in a large frying pan. Cook 6 patties for 5-6 minutes, turning over after 3 minutes. Keep them warm while you cook the rest.
• Put the tomatoes in the pan. Cook over a high heat for 30-40 seconds until warmed through and starting to soften. Serve with the patties (3 per person) and the coriander dip.

TUNA PATTIES WITH THREE DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• In a food chopper, processor or blender, process the crackers into crumbs and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine the flaked tuna, onion, bell pepper, cheese, mayonnaise, egg, salt, pepper, giner and dill. Add 6 tablespoons of the cracker crumbs and mix very well with a fork, making as smooth as possible. The texture should be soft, but firm enough to be able to form into patties. If needed, add a bit more of the cracker crumbs.
• Put the remainder of the cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Scoop out a scant 1/4 cup of the tuna mixture, roll into a ball, put into the crumbs, press down to flatten the pattie to about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, then turn and dredge the other side with the crumbs. Put on a plate and continue until all the tuna mixture is used up.
• If you can, let the tuna patties sit in the fridge for about 1/2 hour to set a bit.
• In a large skillet (I like to use my electric set at 375) add enough oil to coat the entire bottom with a thin layer. When heated, add the patties and cook until well-browned and crispy on one side, then turn to brown and crisp the other side. Add more oil if needed as you go along. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel and top with a 2nd paper towel to help drain some of the oil, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce, or even plain. They are also good served cold.
• Mustard Dill Sauce: In a bowl, combine the mustard, lemon juice, dill, sugar, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth. Add the oil gradually while whisking until all the oil is incorporated and the sauce is thickened. Let this chill in the fridge to blend flavors.
• Honey Mustard: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth and well blended. Let chill in the fridge to blend flavors.
• Curried Mayonnaise: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth and well-blended. Let chill in the fridge to blend flavors.

TUNA AND SWEET POTATO (KUMERA) PATTIES

Steps:

• Steam the kumera in the microwave until tender.
• Drain and refresh under cold running water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Use a potato masher or fork to mash the sweet potato until coarsely mashed. Add the tuna, egg, parsley and breadcrumbs, and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the tuna mixture into 8 equal portions.
• Use wet hands to shape portions into 8cm patties.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
• Divide among serving plates and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve with lemon wedges, fries and a garden salad.

TUNA PATTIES/BURGERS JAPANESE STYLE

Steps:

• Cut tuna into chunks place tuna, mayo, mustard, vinegar and lemon juice into a food processor or blender and pulse until ingredients are just combined. Add onion, soy sauce, ginger and garlic and pulse again to combine.
• Add coriander and panko (note: save enough flakes to coat the outside of patties for frying.) Mix these ingredients until combined.
• Shape into patties it will make 8 medium patties (2 per person) or 6 Large burgers if you want to serve them this way in buns. Place patties on tray and put in fridge to chill for 15-20 Min's.
• Heat oil in pan (you may need 2) Or you can grill on BBQ. Add patties to pan and cook on each side about 4-5 Min's. The patties should have a nice golden brown outside and be medium rare inside. If you over cook tuna it becomes very dry.
• For the wasabi mayonnaise.
• Mix a little water with the wasabi powder to form a paste add mustard and mayo and mix well place in refrigerator for about 30 Min's to allow flavours to infuse.
• To serve place atop salad greens and serve the wasabi mayonnaise on the side.

TUNA PATTIES - LOW CALORIE, LOW FAT

Steps:

• Blend all together well and form into 9 patties. Spray a nonstick pan with nonstick spray. Pan fry 2 or 3 patties over medium heat until brown on one side. Turn over and brown other side.