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    Home » Recipes » Seafood

    Easy Tuna Cakes

    April 2, 2019 by Janie | EATernally Yours 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    5 from 72 votes

    Make these Easy Tuna Cakes for a quick snack that will keep you full until your next meal!

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    BEHIND THESE EASY TUNA CAKES

    Easy Tuna Cakes Appetizers Low Sodium Naughty-Kitchen.com

    Let’s go back in to time when Tuna Cakes where the popular snack to make.  Remember when we made these for your meal preps. How about back when the diet trend setters were called “Clean Eating” and “Fit Fam”?  Remember those days??

    How did I get this idea? I was scrolling on my Instagram and saw that back in 2015, I used to make anything with canned tuna.  It was cheap and easy to make and a good source of getting protein so you won’t be hungry for a minute.

    Plus, I was hard core into fitness and ate quite less than I do now.  Possibly due to the gluttony state that I now live in.  LOL!

    WHAT’S IN THESE EASY TUNA CAKES?

    • Canned Albacore Tuna
    • Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing (If you’re on Keto, do not include)
    • Shredded Cheeses (Taco Blend)
    • Mayo
    • Beaten Egg
    • Juice of a Lemon Wedge
    • Garlic Mustard Aioli (Found it on sale at Walmart!)

    HOW TO MAKE THESE EASY TUNA CAKES

    You’re in luck if you have 2 canned tunas in your pantry.  If you have one can, this recipe can work by cutting the ingredients in half.

    Grab a bowl, open your canned tuna, drain the juices out (or pour the juice over your pet’s bowl but only if they’ve have been a good pet!)  Flake your tuna, add all the ingredients, and mix everything.

    Grab your fancy pan, or your favorite ghetto non-stick pan, or a nonstick flat skillet.  Add a scoop of your tuna mixture and place about 4 pieces.

    Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden brown.

    Easy Tuna Cakes Appetizers Low Sodium Naughty-Kitchen.com

    You’ll want to sprinkle some of your favorite shredded cheeses on top towards the end of your second flip when almost done.

    Easy Tuna Cakes Appetizers Low Sodium Naughty-Kitchen.com

    When your tuna cakes are cooked well, plate your tuna cakes and add a dollop of tartar sauce and a sprinkle of chives or dried parsley! Make it pretty, you know 🙂

    Easy Tuna Cakes Appetizers Low Sodium Naughty-Kitchen.com

    JOCK THESE CANNED TUNA RECIPES

    • Cheesy Tuna Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
    • Jalapeno Tuna Melt
    • Tangy Tuna Macaroni

    SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT TOOTZ!

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    NAUGHTY KITCHEN’S STASH USED:

    • Flat Skillet
    • Flat Frying Spatula

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and love, or think my readers will find useful. Thanks Tootz!

    Easy Tuna Cakes Appetizers Low Sodium Naughty-Kitchen.com

    Easy Tuna Cakes

    Janie | EATernally Yours
    Make these Easy Tuna Cakes for a quick snack that will keep you full until your next meal!
    5 from 72 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 5 oz canned No Salt Albacore Tuna
    • 1 cup Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing
    • 1 tbsp Mayo or Vegan Mayo
    • 1 tbsp Garlic Aioli Mustard
    • 1 tbsp chopped Red Onions
    • 1 large Egg (beaten)
    • 1 wedge Juice of a Fresh Lemon Wedge
    • ½ cup Shredded Cheeses (I used Taco Blend)
    • 1 tsp Dollop of Tartar Sauce per Tuna Cake
    • Vegetable Oil for frying
    • Chives or Dried Parsley for toppings (optional)
    • Pinch of #Love
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    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, mix in tuna, stuffings, mayo, mustard, onions, beaten egg, and a juice of a lemon wedge.
    • Heat oil on the frying pan over medium heat. Add a scoop of the tuna mixture and flatten each. Form a patty while flattening the tuna mix. Fry each side for about 3 minutes or until both sides are golden brown.
    • Add the shredded cheeses on top of the tuna cakes towards the end.  They'll be ready once the cheeses have melted on top.
    • Plate your tuna cakes and add a dollop of tartar sauce and sprinkle chives or dried parsley. Add a lemon wedge next to the tuna cakes and serve immediately!

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is an approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

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    Easy Tuna Cakes Appetizers Low Sodium Naughty-Kitchen.com

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    1. Kate

      June 12, 2023 at 3:17 am

      5 stars
      I love these savory cakes! Such an easy pantry recipe. Thanks so much for your creative ideas!

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        June 12, 2023 at 8:53 am

        Thanks Kate!

        Reply
    2. Dannii

      June 12, 2023 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      Such a great way to use canned tuna!

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        June 12, 2023 at 8:52 am

        Yup, it’s convenient!

        Reply
    3. Kushigalu

      June 11, 2023 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the easy and delicious recipe for Tuna cakes. My family loved it.

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        June 12, 2023 at 8:51 am

        Youre welcome! Glad they did 😊

        Reply
    4. Julie

      June 11, 2023 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love that I used gluten free cornbread stuffing.

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        June 12, 2023 at 8:51 am

        Thats awesome!

        Reply
    5. Elisa

      June 11, 2023 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love this EASY TUNA CAKES recipe. Is easy to make and looks delicious!! Definitely will make it for the family. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

        June 11, 2023 at 9:17 pm

        You’re welcome Elisa. Hope they like these!

        Reply
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