
Crispy Tuna Cakes with Spicy Dijon Aioli
Ingredients
Fish Cakes
- 10 ounces canned albacore tuna, drained (two 5 oz cans)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds
- 3 TBSP mayonnaise
- 3 TBSP grated shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup diced raw onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley (or a few TBSP of finely chopped fresh parsley)
- 1 TSBP Dijon mustard
- 1 TSBP fresh lemon juice
- pinch of salt and pepper
- coconut or avocado oil for pan frying
- 3/4 cup crushed pork rinds for the outside
Aioli
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- pinch of sweetener (if desired)
Instructions
- Heat oil up in skillet over medium heat while you prepare your tuna cakes
- Combine tuna, egg, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup pork rinds, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, onions, garlic powder, cayenne, tarragon, parsley, dijon, salt and pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until everything is evenly coated and moist
- Roll fish cakes into balls that are about 2 1/2 inches in diameter, then roll them in the remaining pork rinds to create a light breading (it does not need to be heavily covered)
- Place tuna cake balls into the pan at least 2 inches apart and press down lightly with the back of a spatula until they are about 2/3 of an inch thick
- Allow to cook on low-medium heat for 7-8 minutes, then flip. The bottom should be a deep golden brown. Cook the other side for an additional 7-8 minutes
- Remove tuna cakes to a paper towel to drain excess grease and continue to cook cakes until all the mixture is gone
- Prepare the aioli by whisking together all aioli ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add sweetener if you like, or leave it out
- Drizzle the aioli over the top of the hot tuna cakes. Serve garnished with fresh lemon
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 11g
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