Easy Tuna Cakes with Chipotle Mayo Recipe

I love seafood cakes of all types; salmon cakes, crab cakes, and these amazing Easy Tuna Cakes with Chipotle Mayo! It all starts with canned tuna, which we all have stashed in our pantries. First, mix together some tuna, onion, panko, Old Bay, red pepper flakes, and egg whites. Form that mixture into patties and place on a plate. Pan-fry until golden brown and serve with chipotle mayo, which is just mayo, chili powder and lime. The next time you are searching for an easy dinner recipe, these Easy Tuna Cakes with Chipotle Mayo will be quick and delicious!

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Is Canned Tuna Healthy?

Seafood is generally a healthy, high protein option for those who are health-conscious. Canned tuna is typically packed in either water or oil. Tuna packed in oil has a higher calorie and fat count due to the presence of oil in preserving. Tuna packed in water is generally healthier with less fat and calories. In fact, tuna packed in water has less calories and more Omega-3s than fresh tuna! Canned tuna also keeps for a long time, so it is a great pantry staple to stock up on during a sale at the grocery store.

We love canned tuna in our house for so many dishes. For more tuna recipes, try my Sweet Potato Tuna Cakes!

Ingredients in These Tuna Cakes

• chunk light tuna
• yellow onion
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Old Bay Seasoning
• crushed red pepper flakes
• egg whites
• light mayonnaise
• chili powder
• lime juice

How to Make Easy Tuna Cakes with Chipotle Mayo Recipe

In a medium size bowl, fork out tuna from all 3 pouches. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.

Refrigerate tuna mixture for 1 hour before forming into patties (this helps the patties stick together better).

Form into 4 equal size patties. Spray a medium size skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Cook tuna patties over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes on each side or until both sides are golden brown.

For Chipotle Mayo: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.

To serve, top easy tuna cakes with Chipotle Mayo and enjoy!

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Easy Tuna Cakes with Chipotle Mayo Recipe

Created by: Brooke Farmer

Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

4 servings

These simple tuna cakes utilize canned tuna, flavored with onion, Old Bay, and Panko. Serve these with my easy homemade Chipotle Mayo!

Ingredients

 

• 3 3 oz pouches chunk light tuna
• ½ yellow onion chopped
• ⅓ cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
• ½ Tbsp Old Bay® Seasoning I used Old Bay® Seasoning Rub
• ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 egg whites
• Chipotle Mayo:
• • ¼ cup light mayonnaise
• • 1 tsp chili powder
• • 1 tsp lime juice

Instructions

• In a medium size bowl, fork out tuna from all 3 pouches. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate tuna mixture for 1 hour before forming into patties (this helps the patties stick together better).
• Form into 4 equal size patties. Spray a medium size skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Cook tuna patties over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes on each side or until both sides are golden brown.
• For Chipotle Mayo: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.
• To serve, top tuna cakes with Chipotle Mayo.

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