Spicy Tuna Cakes Sriracha (Print View)
Crispy tuna patties paired with creamy Sriracha mayo for a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Tuna Cakes
01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
03 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
04 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
07 - 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
→ Sriracha Mayo
16 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
17 - 1-2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (to taste)
18 - 1 tsp fresh lime juice
# How to Make:
01 - In a large bowl, combine tuna, breadcrumbs, green onions, red bell pepper, egg, mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 2.5 inches wide.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tuna cakes in batches and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Serve the tuna cakes hot, drizzled with Sriracha mayo or with the sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These transform basic canned tuna into something that feels like you ordered it from a trendy fusion restaurant
- The crispy outside and tender inside texture is absolutely addictive and somehow fancy enough for guests but casual enough for a Tuesday
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- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before shaping to prevent the cakes from falling apart while cooking
- Do not press down on the cakes with your spatula or you will lose that fluffy tender interior
03 -
- Pat the tuna dry before mixing for cakes that hold together better
- Use a cookie scoop to get perfectly equal portions every time