So, tuna patties…tuna cakes.. we’ve all had them. In my family, it’s always been somewhat of a “go to” meal that was quick and didn’t require many ingredients. This recipe is both quick, and has few ingredients….but there’s something about adding capers and spice, that makes it just a little different. Enjoy!
(Note: recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd, and can be used as an appetizer by making smaller cakes.)
Spicy Tuna Cakes
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Canola Oil
- 1 egg
- 1 can tuna in water drained
- 1 tsp capers drained
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup crushed saltines or oyster crackers
Instructions
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Preheat skillet on medium. Add canola oil. While your pan is warming up, in a small bowl whisk one egg. Drain the tuna and capers and add to beaten egg.
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Stir in the crushed red pepper, parsley, and s & p. Gradually add crushed crackers to mix with your hands. Divide and form two equal size patties. Mixture should shape into patties easily, but remain moist. Place each in hot skillet.
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Sear until golden on each side. Approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Serve with lemon wedges and tarter sauce.