Tuna Cakes Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Stephanie Y.

"The quickest fish cake you will ever make! These come together very easily and can be dressed up with chipotle mayo, tartar sauce, Russian dressing, Tapatio, or just a bit of mayo and lemon. If you want to be sure your patties do not fall apart, try shaping the patties as directed and then letting them sit in the refrigerator for an hour. (I did not find this necessary). This recipe is adapted from the Kraft website."

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Ready In:
23mins

Ingredients:
8
Yields:

12 cakes

Serves:
6

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ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water, drained, flaked
  • 6 ounces stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix (I used seasoned dressing mix)
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 12 cup shredded carrot
  • 13 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 34 cup water
  • Old Bay Seasoning (optional)

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directions

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.
  • For each tuna cake, shape 1/3 cup lightly packed tuna mixture into patty.
  • Add patties to skillet in batches.
  • Cook 3 minute on each side or until golden brown on both sides, turning over carefully.

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  1. Tuna Cakes Recipe - Food.com (14)

    I really liked this recipe, but had to change the stuffing to seasoned breadcrumbs (so I omitted the water). Next time I will follow the recipe, but the breadcrumbs worked out perfectly. I loved the cheese in these tuna cakes. Thank you for posting this great recipe.

  2. Tuna Cakes Recipe - Food.com (15)

    In my records, the BEST TUNA CAKE to the date. So tasty and easy to make. Turns out nice and crispy.

  3. Tuna Cakes Recipe - Food.com (16)

    Very good recipe. I did not use the pickle relish and used miracle whip. Very quick, easy, and inexpensive. I also omitted the carrots.

  4. Tuna Cakes Recipe - Food.com (17)

    My husband does not like tuna so I made these with a can of white chunk chicken breast and flaked it like you would tuna. I also left out the Old Bay and substituted with 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning. I also added garlic powder and onion powder as well as some red pepper flakes..just a tad. I followed the directions. But, as stated in another review, they didn't set well and were a little musy like mashed potato patties. I browned the heck out of them on both sides and then poured some mushroom gravy over them and stuck them in the oven for about 40 minutes. They turned out fairly well and my husband liked the flavor and the texture after they came out of the oven. Some of the other tuna cake recipes have eggs in them and I think they would hold together better that way. I will experiment with them and see if we can fix the texture so that we won't have to put them in the oven after browning. Thanks for posting the recipe because it is a very good idea to start with. When tweaked a bit, it can make a very good tuna or chicken cake!

  5. Tuna Cakes Recipe - Food.com (18)

    Sorry, I'm going to be the odd person out and give this a poor rating. I made exactly as directed, but thought they were way to mushy and not very tasty. The parts that did brown were the best, but I would never make these again. Out of 4 the only one who liked them was my 18 month old son.

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FAQs

How do you keep tuna cakes from falling apart? ›

It's a good idea to add a little extra breadcrumbs or whatever your recipe uses for a binder when you add your egg, for example. Breadcrumbs will absorb some moisture from the mixture, which will firm things up before you cook anything and make it easier to form solid patties.

What do you eat with tuna patties? ›

Serving Suggestions

I like to top these tuna cakes with a creamy topping such as tartar sauce, sriracha mayo, or sour cream dip and serve them with one of these salads: Creamy cucumber salad.

How many carbs are in a tuna cake? ›

Tuna cake or patty contains 251 calories per 120 g serving. This serving contains 18 g of fat, 18 g of protein and 3.2 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 0.6 g sugar and 0.2 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

Why are my tuna patties dry? ›

When making the tuna mixture, it's important not to overmix the ingredients. This can cause the patties to become tough and dry. Mix the ingredients until they're just combined, and avoid excessive mixing or mashing.

Why won't my fish cakes stick together? ›

The fish must be moist enough for the breading to adhere, often it is dipped in milk or egg first. The oil must be very hot (35–375 degrees F) or the breading will separate. You can't put too many cold fish in the oil at once.

What else can you mix with tuna? ›

5 Flavor Combos That Keep Canned Tuna Recipes Interesting
  • Tuna + Pasta. For an instant boost of filling protein in your carb-loaded pasta night, add a can of tuna. ...
  • Tuna + Cheese. ...
  • Tuna + Bread. ...
  • Tuna + Beans. ...
  • Tuna + Egg.
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What is the healthiest thing to eat with tuna? ›

Healthy tuna recipes
  • Tuna & sweetcorn fish cakes. ...
  • Pasta salad with tuna, capers & balsamic dressing. ...
  • Tuna, avocado & pea salad in Baby Gem lettuce wraps. ...
  • Meal prep: rice. ...
  • Griddled tuna with bean & tomato salad. ...
  • Sesame tuna steaks with slaw. ...
  • Charred veg & tuna niçoise with creamy kefir dressing. ...
  • Sushi burrito.

Can you cook canned tuna? ›

Can you cook canned tuna? Canned tuna is actually already cooked before it's canned, so technically, you can eat it straight from the can if you want. However, you can add canned tuna to a dish that you're cooking to add some healthy protein. For instance, you can add canned tuna to a pot of mac and cheese.

Is canned tuna good for low carb diet? ›

Can you eat tuna on a paleo or keto diet? Yes, tuna is both paleo- and keto-friendly. Because it contains essentially zero carbohydrates, it fits easily into any high-protein diet. However, if you're on a keto diet, you may want to choose oil-packed tuna because it's higher in fat.

What tuna is keto-friendly? ›

Yellowfin Tuna Pouch, StarKist E.V.O.O. Wild-caught Pink Salmon Pouch, StarKist E.V.O.O. Yellowfin Tuna with Sun-dried Tomato Pouch and StarKist E.V.O.O. Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil are all great choices to incorporate into easy, keto-friendly recipes.

Does canned tuna have a lot of carbs? ›

Here's what's in a serving of canned tuna packed in water:

Total fat: 0.5g. Saturated fat: 0g. Sodium: 140mg. Total Carb: 0g.

Why do tuna patties fall apart? ›

Originally Answered: How do you keep tuna patties from falling apart? If they fall apart, they're not of the right consistency. Being either too dry or too wet will cause it. If they are too dry, adding a touch of water will help and if they are too wet, dredge them in flour or add a little flour to the mix.

How to make fish cakes stay together? ›

Chill the fish cakes in the freezer for about 30 minutes to help them set up so they don't fall apart doing cooking. Heat a skillet with about 1/3 inch of Avacado Oil in it over medium heat and place fish cakes into the hot oil.

Why do my fish cakes fall apart when cooking? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

What keeps cake from falling apart? ›

Get an oven thermometer and make sure your temperature falls within the right range. You under-mixed the batter. Leaving pockets of dry ingredients that aren't mixed into the batter well enough can cause weak points inside your cake. Make sure to mix your batter thoroughly and that there are no dry spots.

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