How to Make Tuna Fish Patties - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly wonderful about a good tuna fish patty. It's a meal that's both simple and satisfying, offering a delicious way to enjoy the flavor of tuna in a quick and easy-to-make form. Whether you're looking for a great way to use up a can of tuna from your pantry or simply craving a tasty seafood dish, tuna fish patties are a fantastic option to consider.

These patties are versatile and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Serve them between two buns for a scrumptious tu...

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Ingredients

  • 3 slices hearty country bread
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh spinach leaves (Optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • 6 mushrooms, diced (Optional)
  • 1 zucchini, diced (Optional)
  • 1 stalk celery, diced (Optional)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or more to taste (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 patties

  • Soak bread in water in a large shallow dish until softened completely; remove from dish and squeeze as much water from bread as possible.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, spinach, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix the onion mixture with softened bread, tuna, mushrooms, zucchini, celery, eggs, dill, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano in a large bowl until combined. Form the mixture into about 24 thin, palm-size patties.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in the skillet until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    43 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 85mg