How to Make Spicy Canned Tuna Fish Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and delicious way to incorporate canned tuna into your meals? These spicy canned tuna fish cakes are the perfect solution. Packed with flavor and easy to make, these fish cakes are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. Whether you’re in need of a simple weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for a gathering, these tuna fish cakes are a versatile and satisfying option.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 fish cakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine tuna, scallions, bread crumbs, egg, mustard, garlic powder, Sriracha, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until the mixture sticks together. Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the patties until deeply browned and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a small baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the fish cakes are firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 467mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 381mg