Theyre versatile, tooserve them in a bun, over greens, or alongside pasta salad.

Emily Laurae

A good tuna patties recipe is one that every cook should have in their arsenal.

They are easy to prepare, use inexpensive and readily available ingredients, and they’re a protein-packed crowd-pleaser.

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How Do You Make Tuna Patties?

Tuna patties fall apart when they have too much moisture in them.

What Kind of Tuna Do You Use for Tuna Patties?

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Chunk or solid, light or white?

You could use the same amount of tuna in pouches, which have less water to drain out.

White tuna is a good option for this recipe if you prefer a milder flavor.

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Steam-in-the-bag peas are a quick and easy side.

This tuna patties recipe is remarkably versatile.

it’s possible for you to enjoy these patties in slider or burger buns or tucked into a pita.

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Try them on a bed ofpastaor on a rice or grain bowl.

it’s possible for you to also make mini tuna patties to serve as appetizers for a party.

Ingredients

Tuna Patties

2(5-oz.)

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Add the egg mixture to the tuna mixture, stirring with a fork to combine well.

Repeat with the remaining mixture to form eight patties.

Make sauce:

Meanwhile, make the lemon-caper sauce.

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In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and capers.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Make panko crust:

Place the remaining 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.

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Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and mix to combine.

Cook tuna patties:

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Transfer the patties to the skillet and cook until crisp and browned on the underside, about 4 minutes.

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Credit:Serve immediately, with the sauce dolloped on top or on the side for dipping.

Serve:

Serve immediately, with the sauce dolloped on top or on the side for dipping.