CAKES****Mediterranean Fresh Tuna Cakes

By Unblond1

Fresh tuna MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE in this recipe and is worth the expense. Pulse it about 5 times in the food processor to finely chop.

Ingredients

• 3 servings
• 1 tuna steak
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1 tbsp. panko
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped onion or shallot
• 1 tbsp. mayo
• 1 tsp. lime juice, plus grated rind
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 - 3 tbsp. panko
• 1 - 2 tbsp. olive oil, for frying

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

Pulse tuna briefly in food processor to chop, not too finely.

To prepare tuna cakes, combine tuna and next 8 ingredients (tuna through salt) in a bowl; stir until well-blended. Divide tuna mixture into 3 equal portions; shape each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Dredge patties in 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add patties, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with yogurt-based dipping sauce.

Calories 137.6
Total Fat 6.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.7 g
Cholesterol 19.8 mg
Sodium 105.5 mg
Potassium 41.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8.3 g
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
Sugars 0.9 g
Protein 11.6 g