Description

If you like salmon patties, you'll like tuna patties. They are tasty, quick and make an economical main dish.

Ingredients

• 2 - 5 to 6 oz. cans tuna, well drained
• 1 t. olive oil
• 2 t. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 c. white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1 t. lemon zest
• 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 T. water
• 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 T. chopped fresh chives, green onions or shallots
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• several squirts of hot sauce or tabasco sauce, or to taste
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 t. butter
• lemon wedges, for serving

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, 1 t. olive oil, mustard, torn white bread, lemon zest and lemon juice, water, parsley, chives and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper. Taste the mixture before adding the egg to check if more seasoning is needed. Stir in the beaten egg.
2. Divide mixture into 4 equal parts; form each part into a ball; flatten into 4 patties; place patties onto a wax paper lined plate; chill for 1 hour, which helps patties stay together while cooking.
3. Heat olive oil and butter (for taste) in a cast iron or non-stick skillet on medium-high heat; place patties in skillet; cook until browned, 3-4 minutes on per side.