These yummy Tuna Cakes with Jalapeño and Cilantro are low carb, low calorie, and big on flavor! This tuna cake recipe is a budget-friendly protein-packed entrée that requires a handful of ingredients and canned tuna. You’re gonna love these tuna patties!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Ingredients
- 25 ounces canned solid white tuna in water, (five 5-ounce cans)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus a few sprigs saved for garnish
- ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons, almond flour, almond meal (or breadcrumbs if you’re not concerned about carbs or being gluten-free.)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, (Greek yogurt can be used instead)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (about 1 to 1 ½ lemons)
- 3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped, ribs and seeds removed (unless you like it a little spicy)
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large strainer, in the sink over a large bowl, add the 5 cans of tuna and let them drain, press the tuna into the strainer to remove as much liquid as you can. Then prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Sauté the onions in a little olive oil for about 8 minutes in a sauté pan over medium, until translucent. Set aside and let cool.
- While the onions are cooking, in a large mixing bowl, add the mayo, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and whisk till combined. Then add cilantro and jalapeno peppers to the mixture.
- Add the tuna, beaten eggs, cooked onions, and almond flour (almond meal or breadcrumbs), and mix until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and hold together.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat about a teaspoon of olive oil on high for about a minute, then turn it down to medium to medium-high depending on how hot your stovetop gets.
- Working in batches, use a packed one-third cup measure of tuna mixture per cake. Turn the tuna cake out into the palm of your hand, firmly keeping the original shape of the measuring cup.
- Cook the tuna patties until just golden brown and a bit crisp on the outside, about 3 minutes per side. You may need to adjust your heat as you cook them so they don’t burn and you may need to add a teaspoon of oil to the pan between batches. Serve hot, or warm over simple arugula or with your favorite veggie side dish. The recipe makes 13-14 patties.