Healthy Tuna Patties

Side view of a plate of tuna patties on English muffins with avocado and tomato slices.

4.78 from 9 votes

Healthy Tuna Patties are packed with protein for a light, flavorful meal using simple ingredients. These are quick to make, naturally low-carb, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy tuna patties, tuna cakes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings patties

Calories 177kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

12 oz. canned Albacore tuna in water - drained of liquid
1/4 cup green onions - finely minced
1 large egg
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper - to taste
2-3 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Prep tuna. Strain tuna in a colander to remove excess moisture. Use a fork to break apart the chunks of tuna.
Combine ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tuna, finely minced green onions, egg, mayo, breadcrumbs, freshly shredded parmesan cheese, and seasonings (garlic powder and black pepper). Use a spoon to mix well.
12 oz. canned Albacore tuna in water, 1/4 cup green onions, 1 large egg, 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper
Form patties. Use your hands to separate the tuna mixture into six even sections. Form each section into a patty and flatten. Place patties on a clean plate.
Cook tuna patties. Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add olive oil. When hot, pan fry three patties at a time, flipping after a few minutes. Repeat for remaining patties.
2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
Serve. Serve tuna patties with sauces of your choice. We like to serve them on toasted bread or muffins with mashed avocado and tomato slices.

Notes

You can make the patties in advance and simply store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Once the tuna patties are cooked, you can either heat them up in the microwave or crisp them in an air fryer.

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