Tuna Cutlets
A delicious and super-simple lunch or light supper option, this tuna cakes recipe is one to add to your arsenal. Using simple and readily available ingredients, this one is ready and on your table in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main
Servings: 14 cutlets
Ingredients
- 10 potato 590 g, small, washed
- 6 cups water boiling potatoes
- 2 onion medium, diced
- 4.5 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 3 cloves garlic crushed (1.5 tsp)
- 1/2 tbsp curry leaves
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- 2 cans tuna MSC certified, drained
- 1 egg
- 1 handful coriander fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
Mash potatoes
- Wash and boil potatoes in water for 15-20 mins. The potatoes should be completely submerged in water
Fried spices
- Peel and dice onions and crush garlic. In medium pan, heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil and fry curry leaves, garlic and onions. Cook until onions are soft and lightly golden
- Add paprika and salt. Cook for 1 minute, turn off heat and allow mixture to cool slightly
Cutlets
- In a bowl, beat egg and set aside
- Place cooked potatoes in cold water to cool. Remove skin and mash
- Add tuna, onion-spice mixture and cilantro. Mix thoroughly
- Shape 14 round flattened cutlets and set aside
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in large pan. Dip 7 cutlets in the egg and fry on both sides until golden and crispy. Add 1 tbsp of oil as needed and repeat with remaining the 7 cutlets.
Notes
- You can prep these tuna cakes in advance and keep covered in the fridge until ready to cook
- Adjust the spices to your liking
- Fresh cilantro can be replaced with parsley or basil if preferred
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days
- You can also freeze these for up to 3 months
Nutrition Facts
Tuna Cutlets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 274mg 11%
Potassium 303mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 12%
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 1%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I absolutely love this idea!!! My goodness I do this with canned salmon but never thought to use tuna!! Sometimes the simplest, wonderful things are right in front of us!!
thank you!
Yay! that’s awesome to hear, Lisa! Yes, simple all the way! great idea with salmon too;)