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prep time
5 min
cook time
8 min
ready time
13 min
Keto Tuna Cakes
Crab cakes are delicious to eat, but not everyone likes shellfish! Tuna cakes are an equally delicious alternative that’s leaner and healthier to enjoy. The cakes are moist on the inside with a slightly crispy exterior. If you want to increase your lunch portion, cook these tuna cakes to top a salad or to enjoy alongside some of your favorite keto side dishes!
Net Carbs
2.8 g
Fiber
0.6 g
Total Carbs
3.4 g
Protein
49.3 g
Fats
38.6 g
557 cals
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Ingredients
Tuna Fish Canned In Water
1 can, drained
Egg
1 large
Light Mayonnaise
1 tbsp
Salt
⅛ teaspoon
Black Pepper
¼ tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes by 365
¼ tsp
Spices Onion Powder
½ tsp
Spices Paprika
¼ tsp
Parsley Raw
½ tbsp
Dill Weed Fresh
½ tablespoon
Coconut Oil
2 tablespoon
Recipe Steps
steps 3
13 min
Step 1
Drain the liquid from the tuna can. In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, mayo, salt, pepper, red pepper, onion powder, paprika, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.Step 2
In a shallow skillet, heat the coconut oil on medium-high heat. Divide the tuna mixture in half, and use your hands to form two patties with an approximate ¾-inch thickness.Step 3
Cook the patties in the oil for about 3-4 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and heated through. Enjoy hot!
Comments
Pantheriffic 3 days ago
Lots of people said it was wet, but I found mine to be dry. Will definitely make this again with perhaps a little more mayo next time.
FabulousAvocado339692 5 months ago
I really liked it, I didn't have dill so I minced a pickle & added the 2 Tbs. Instead after mixing all the ingredients I put it in a colander and pressed it again to release all the liquid again then form the patties and fried them and they turned out pretty good considering that I don't really eat fish but I will make this recipe again.
teddyjevans 5 months ago
It’s okay.. maybe it’s just a texture thing for me.. where it’s nice and crispy on the outside but like “soggy” on the inside… which I had like a sauce or something I could lightly frizzle ontop.. tartar sauce would be lovely if it was allowed lol
Stevo 6 months ago
Simple ingredients, quick to make, quick to cook. Delicious. I will definitely make again. For others claiming the mixture is too wet, make sure you drain the tuna well.
RousingRadish245240 10 months ago
Perfect. Thank you.
Pk61 a year ago
Very tasty! It did look a little loose so I added 1/2 tsp coconut flour and let it sit about five minutes to tighten up a little before I cooked the patties. Served them over garden fresh sliced tomatoes (my own garden) and dusted them with a little Cajun spice seasoning!
SweetTeeTee a year ago
Going to try. When younger My grandmother used to make salmon cakes and biscuits and pour molasses on my plate. Great memories, she used eggs onions and other ingredients, but did not add mayo and then she would flour them and that is what made the crispy outside I'm going to use some almond flour. Skipping mayo, I know it's for the fat but rather not have a sloppy wet tuna cake, LOL. I'll let you know how it turns out
Lfugina55 a year ago
You could pulverize some nuts to make your own flour for a coating before frying. Crispy! I've made for frying chicken.
ChildOfGrace 2 years ago
Haven’t tried it yet, and I will be using regular mayo and some Parmesan cheese. But my question is, Why is everyone so keen on Low-fat substitutes, when Keto requires us to stay with the “real” fat products? There seems to be some counterproductive “fat is the enemy” thinking out there!
FavorableMacadamia939285 a month ago
I rarely eat something different but these look good to try. I use HWC in my ice cream daily so don't need more fat. I would just cut the coconut oil & just use a tad of the real mayonnaise 😺
FabulousAvocado339692 2 months ago
Must be less calories
AmazingRadish339403 7 months ago
I agree...let's stay real and clean Keto!
Bev 9 months ago
I believe some of the caution is because keto can be hard on the gallbladder.
Steeleyjen 2 years ago
I agree with others it is a very wet recipe. I added Parmesan to dry it up. It turned out pretty good. Very filling. Good lunch. Would be great on a bed of greens with ranch. I didn’t have the salad at this time but next time I will.
FavorableArugula725570 2 years ago
Great recipe! Added a 1/4 of greek yogurt plain for some added flavor
Leila 2 years ago
Amazing! I added some shredded mozzarella and replaced the coconut oil with olive oil with truffles!😍
Creativegeek 8 days ago
That’s sounds amazing! I was thinking this needs cheese
OKC 2 years ago
Added fresh Chillies will make again
Shewoff642 2 years ago
Same recipe I have been using for years. I did add 1/4 cup almond flour to bind with instead of my old standby of wheat flour. Hubby asked for them again lol.
Dober Mom a year ago
I like the idea of adding almond flour to add texture. Will try that this week. Thanks for the review.
OutstandingMacadamia983016 2 years ago
That's how I make mine, sometimes I use 2 tbsp coconut flour
Jenn 2 years ago
Taste ok but I don't think the macros are right. I can't imagine 1 egg some tuna and a tablespoon of mayo can make 3 carbs. I added mine all seperate and it was 1 carb and about 300 calories.
Salmam7 2 years ago
came out really well, may add other ingredients next time
b.brick 2 years ago
Not a fan of fish in general, but trying to push through to get more protein. This recipe definitely helped! I like the crisp to it as well. I pretty much did the exact recipe and didn't have a problem with it holding together, only subbed avocado oil instead of coconut. Might need to go longer than 3-4 mins a side, that will help it hold together better. I would make it again, so that is definitely saying something 😁 4 stars because it's good, but also fish 🤣
Kaye_R_S 2 years ago
Canned chicken instead of tuna??
OJInaglass 2 years ago
Quick and easy. I will be playing with this a lot and tweaking it each time. Thanks.
RemarkableKale796956 2 years ago
These were great but a little wet so I used a generous amount of dried chives and a bit of almond flour to up the protein a bit. Very filling and easy to make.
Jaabuamer 2 years ago
This is a good recipe. It says to use a large egg but next time I will probably use medium or small because I think it was too eggy. But still tasted delicious, will make again with some adjustments
OutstandingMacadamia449606 2 years ago
Maybe use only egg white, no yolk to eliminate the eggy taste
LadyDi#1 2 years ago
Excellent tuna cakes! I baked mine at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. I doubled the recipe and had 6 cakes. I also added 1 tbls garlic, 1/2 cup Parmesan, almond flour 2 tbls, and 1 tbls Bay seasoning. I found another recipe for sauce which included sliced dill pickles to taste, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and 2 tbls ketchup without sugar. I will definitely make these again!! Thank you for recipe.
Chillketo 2 years ago
I plan to make this again! Really enjoyed it. I added remoulade sauce, ate the first one the first day and refrigerated the later and it was delicious too!