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    Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes Recipe

    Published: Feb 6, 2019 · Modified: Nov 2, 2022 by Anna 100 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes are the best and easy patties made with canned tuna, lemon juice and zest, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayo and shredded Parmesan. Quick and delicious tuna cakes for lunch or light dinner!

    Side close up shot of 4 crispy fried tuna cakes on spinach leaves, with lemon slice on the side.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients:
    • How to make tuna cakes?
    • How to make them crispy?
    • What to serve with tuna cakes?
    • Recipe FAQs:
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    • Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes recipe

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    I am all about easy lunches and light dinners but only if they have lots of flavor. The garlic-lemon combo is definitely one of my favorites to use. My Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken is so delicious, I wanted to make another dish with this flavor pair. I  know it works great with vegetables, like my Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes. This time, I added it to my best easy tuna cakes. They were a huge hit! Best tuna cakes I've ever made!

    These Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes can be made ahead of time or even frozen after frying. They are a great option for a delicious lunch or a light dinner. Serve with tartar sauce, simple aioli, or in a sandwich. The combination of garlic and lemon gives these tuna cakes plenty of flavor. Coating lightly in breading before frying makes them moist inside and crispy on the outside.

    Ingredients:

    Overhead shot of tuna cakes ingredients: canned tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, cheese, lemon zest, onion and herbs in glass mixing bowl.
    • tuna: from a can, drained from the water;
    • bread crumbs: they help ingredients to bind and keep the cakes moist;
    • onion and garlic: add flavor;
    • lemon zest: the best way to add citrus flavor to a dish;
    • egg: necessary for the ingredients to bind and prevent the cakes from falling apart;
    • Parmesan cheese: adds cheesy flavor;
    • seasoning: salt, pepper.

    How to make tuna cakes?

    • Start by draining canned tuna from water. I use a small colander to do that.
    • Next, mix it with a large egg, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, and dried parsley.
    Overhead shot of three raw tuna cakes on a breadcrumb coating in shallow white dish.
    • Combine the remaining breadcrumbs and grated cheese in a shallow dish. Scoop ¼ cup of tuna mixture, form into a patty, and lightly coat with the breading mixture.
    • Fry the cakes in a pan with oil, until nicely browned on each side. Remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with spinach or other greens, an additional lemon wedge, or even simple aioli.
    Overhead shot of 6 tuna cakes in a stainless steel pan with striped kitchen towel in background.

    How to make them crispy?

    My secret to making these delicious tuna cakes crispy on the outside is to lightly coat them in breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese mixture.  It makes the cakes moist inside and perfectly crispy on the outside.

    What to serve with tuna cakes?

    These tuna cakes are very flavorful thanks to the citrus and garlic, but if you want to dip them or drizzle them with a creamy sauce, you can make aioli by whisking together mayonnaise with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce. You can also use my homemade Tartar Sauce.

    Recipe FAQs:

    Can tuna cakes be frozen?

    Yes! It's great to make a larger batch of tuna cakes, cook (or bake), and cool completely. Then arrange them on a large baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Next, remove them from the sheet and place in a ziploc bag. Seal well by squeezing out as much air as possible. Label the bags and place them in a freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat before serving.

    Can I make them ahead of time?

    Yes, tuna cakes can be prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. They make for a quick and easy lunch or light dinner on a busy day.

    Can I bake these?

    Yes, these tuna cakes can be easily cooked in the oven. Simply arrange prepared tuna cakes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in 375 degrees F oven for about 18 to 20 minutes.

    Overhead shot of four tuna cakes on spinach leaves, with lemon slices on the sides, in white oblong serving dish.

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    How to make the best, crispy tuna cakes with lemon and garlic.

    Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes recipe

    Author: Anna
    The best and easy patties made with canned tuna, lemon juice and zest, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayo and shredded Parmesan. Quick and delicious tuna cakes for lunch or light dinner! More easy recipe: www.crunchycreamysweet.com
    4.96 from 46 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 cakes
    Calories 142 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 10 oz. tuna in water two 5 ounce cans; well drained
    • 3 garlic cloves grated
    • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 4 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
    • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided

    Instructions
     

    • Start by draining canned tuna from water. I use a small colander to do that.
    • Next, combine it with garlic, onion, salt and pepper, lemon juice and zest, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and dried parsley. Mix well.
    • Combine remaining breadcrumbs and grated cheese in a shallow dish. Scoop ¼ cup of tuna mixture, form into a patty and lightly coat with breading mixture.
    • Fry cake in pan with oil, until nicely browned on each side. Remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with spinach or other greens, additional lemon wedge or even simple aioli.

    Notes

    • To freeze: cook (or bake) and cool completely. Then arrange on a large baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Next, remove from the sheet and place in a ziploc bag. Seal well by squeezing out as much air as possible. Label the bags and place in a freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat before serving.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 80mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    1. Julie says

      March 09, 2023 at 10:05 am

      4 stars
      Tuna cakes were good, but I have issues with the number of servings the recipe should have made. I followed exact recipe and measured out the tuna mixture and was only able to make 4 patties. I have made other tuna cake recipes and they are all very similar, this one was good but not fantastic. I might make again but will definitely have to double the ingredients.

      Reply
      • Barbara says

        March 09, 2023 at 7:13 pm

        I think the lady misread the amount of tuna so there fore didn't have enough mixture to make the required amount . We don't have oz here in Australia so I had to convert 425 g + 185g to make the required amount of tuna . Understand 8 oz. Converts to 250 g.

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      October 19, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      Love it, and so does my husband who at first screwed up his face in distaste when I told him we were having tuna patties for dinner. Lovely recipe, but I leave out the Mayo.

      Reply
    3. Sue says

      August 05, 2022 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      Excellent! The lemon zest makes all the difference and the coating browns up so nice and crispy! Loved it!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 03, 2022 at 10:26 pm

        That's fantastic! Thank you for making my recipe, Sue! I am so glad it was a hit!

        Reply
    4. L. Chung says

      July 22, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oops! Totally missed the rating section. But, I know you knew what it was.😊

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 30, 2022 at 10:55 pm

        You are so kind! Thank you, Lilly!

        Reply
    5. Lilly Chung says

      July 22, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      Anna, I live in Connecticut and I volunteered to do lunch for my town's seniors at the local community center. I was assigned can tuna but didn't want to do tuna salad which is so typical; therefore, so boring... I found your recipie and decided that I liked how it read. And OMG, it was a resounding hit with the seniors and regular staff! Yum! And this was my first time ever making tuna patties. And I used 22 cans of tuna, 2 servings per can.😊

      Now many want to have the recipie to use at home. What a delightful reconstruction of plain old tuna! Thanks so much for sharing.😄

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 30, 2022 at 10:54 pm

        Hi Lilly! I am absolutely delighted that you chose my recipe to make for the seniors in your community center! Thank you! I am so glad it was a hit and everyone enjoyed it. You did an amazing job (22 cans of tuna is a LOT!)! Thank you for sharing and for making my recipe!

        Reply
    6. Linsey says

      June 01, 2022 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      Delicious!!! Even my 5 and 4 year old ate them up! Keeping this on the rotation. We ate air fried brussels and macaroni for sides! Thank you for sharing your genius!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        June 12, 2022 at 5:20 pm

        Thank you so much, Linsey! I am so glad everyone loved the tuna cakes. Your sides sound perfect!

        Reply
    7. Allaigra says

      April 26, 2022 at 12:05 am

      5 stars
      Made this in bulk for 10 people, and made a buerre blanc sauce to go with it and cheese gritz. When I came downstairs after they had started eating all I heard was this was so good, I ate it slow because I didn't want it to disappear! Sooooo good! And so easy for me! I give thanks to God for this recipe and allowing me to share it with my family!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:45 pm

        The sauce and gritz sound delicious! Thank you for making my recipe!

        Reply
    8. Patti says

      April 01, 2022 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe! I use my air fryer and they turn out beautifully. I put them on parchment paper, spray a little avocado oil on top and set the fryer on 375 for 10 min. I flip them, spray this side and set for an additional 5 min. They are so good! I found a Cajun tarter sauce recipe on another site and it was amazing! This is the only tuna cake recipe I will use😋

      Reply
    9. Genie says

      April 01, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!! Used bottled lemon juice and dried peel, minced jarred garlic and seasoned bread crumbs because that’s what I had on hand. Also a little more than 1/4 cup bread crumbs in mix as I wanted to make sure they held together when pan fried but not really sure if necessary. Saved two for a cold sandwich on a soft bun tomorrow. This makes 8 small Patties. I ate 3 myself so you may want to double if feeding more than 2 people.

      Reply
    10. Danita Shearer says

      March 25, 2022 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      Delish and easy! I use a little dill instead of parsley.
      Serve with tartar sauce. About 4 points on WW.

      Reply
    11. Kim says

      March 24, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      Made these with no changes. Excellent! Will definitely be making these again.

      Reply
    12. Myra says

      January 17, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      Hi Anna, I just made these Tuna Cakes for supper and an aioli to go with them. Simply delicious!
      We are eating more fish these days and cutting back on red meat.
      Will be making this recipe again.
      Thank you!

      Reply
    13. Nancy says

      December 11, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      These are absolutely delicious! I modified by subbing almond flour and coconut flour in place of the breadcrumbs so the fact that they didn't hold together well is all on my shoulders. But I will definitely be working on that because the lemon garlic flavor is perfect!
      One other question, we had some frozen albacore tuna, so I poached that first and used 10 oz, but that seemed like a lot more than would come out of two cans. Does anyone know if I should still use 10 oz when subbing regular tuna for canned?

      Reply
      • Sandy says

        January 22, 2022 at 10:21 am

        Thanks for posting about using frozen tuna. I would rather do that, too.

        Reply
      • DawnieB says

        April 18, 2022 at 5:06 pm

        The 5oz can weight includes the water it's packed in. The drained tuna is less than 10oz. Probably 6-8 oz for two drained cans.

        Reply
    14. Cathleen says

      November 27, 2021 at 6:33 am

      This recipe sounds delicious. Grated Parmesan is mentioned more often in the text than shredded. Grated is listed in the ingredients, but the photos show shredded Parmesan. Which is it? Is it in the same form in the tuna cakes and in the breading?

      Reply
    15. Patti says

      October 24, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      I've had this recipe saved for awhile and finally made them tonight. I had looked through the comments to see if anyone had air fried them and didn't see one, but I love my air fryer so gave it a shot. Prepared the cakes as directed, preheated my air fryer, cooked them at 375 for 10 min., flipped them over (no problem) and cooked for an additional 5 min. They were very good - husband approved 😁 . Probably not as crisp as fried in oil, but crispy enough to be delicious. Made a simple aioli and green salad to go with.

      Reply
    16. Anita Ryan says

      October 22, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      I made these tonight and they were delish! Even my picky eater gobbled them up!
      I see they are 142 kcal per serving but nowhere did I find the serving size? I assumed just one..

      Reply
    17. Annie says

      June 14, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoying the dish while I write! Fabulous recipe. I didn't have Parmesan in the fridge, and it was still lovely without it. Will have to try with parmesan another time!

      Reply
    18. Sher says

      May 21, 2021 at 3:21 am

      5 stars
      Fool-proof recipe! Have made it a few times and because my partner's gluten intolerant, I sub the breadcrumbs for gluten-free flour and it works well. He also isn't a fan of tuna but when I first made this, he finished everything.
      I think the lemon zest really makes this a standout, so don't skip that! Going to try baking this instead of frying to reduce the amount of oil used.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 31, 2021 at 11:14 pm

        That's wonderful! I am so glad you both enjoyed it! Thank you, Sher!

        Reply
        • cleveland sam says

          June 30, 2021 at 7:41 pm

          The recipe was spot on. My son and I tried it and the cakes were deeeeeelicious.

          Reply
          • Anna says

            July 02, 2021 at 11:44 pm

            Thank you so much for making my recipe!

            Reply
        • Candice Quadros says

          December 01, 2021 at 7:48 am

          5 stars
          I made these last night and they were incredible!
          I loved the fresh burst of lemon and zest made it.
          I used almond meal as I'm gluten sensitive and while they didn't hold well while forming, they fried up beautifully.
          Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe!

          Reply
    19. Maria A Rodriguez says

      March 28, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      This is the best Tunafish patty recipe EVER!!! My husband loved it so much that he asked if he can help me the next time, I totally agree, LOL!!
      Delicious and flaky, with a bit of zing from the zest and lemon juice, this recipe is a winner.
      Thank you for sharing💖

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 11, 2021 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you so much, Maria! I am so happy to know you both love the tuna cakes! Yay! That's wonderful!

        Reply
        • Darinmims says

          April 21, 2021 at 3:56 pm

          Can you use fresh yellow fin tuna for this recipe

          Reply
    20. Samira says

      March 18, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with gluten-free Kinnikinnik panko bread crumbs and they were sooo good! Thanks so much for this recipe!

      Reply
    21. Englishgirl.in.Zermatt says

      March 13, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazingly simple, quick and delicious recipe and so good we made it two nights in a row! This is definitely something we will be adding to our regular plan and is also campervan friendly! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 13, 2021 at 3:05 pm

        I am so glad the tuna cakes were a success! Thank you for making my recipe!

        Reply
    22. Michael Driscoll says

      February 13, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Hello

      As a survival type bachelor I just started cooking at home so certainly never commented on a recipe.

      Fantastic!

      As a survival level bachelor I of course started preparing lemon garlic tuna before realizing I had no lemon (or mayo). Google said vinegar and Greek yogurt and I figured well you probably won’t die.

      Did rest and I cannot tell you how good it turned out. Just like you said moist inside crisp outside. And the tang from the vinegar may even have been better than the lemon. Restaurant quality in my opinion.

      Never dreamed that I would be talking like Martha Stewart. Keep up the good work.

      Reply
    23. Karen says

      February 04, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is excellent. I used 4 pouches of tuna, and I only had the lemon-flavored pouches. I used more olive oil to pan sear. They were delicious! Thanks for this recipe. I'll never spread tuna on bread again!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 05, 2021 at 10:28 pm

        Hi Karen! That's fantastic! I am so glad you enjoy the tuna cakes.

        Reply
    24. Kim says

      February 02, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, Anna! I make tuna salad all the time for lunch, and these cakes look like a nice upgrade from cold sandwiches. I'll bet they'd even be good on a bun!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 05, 2021 at 10:31 pm

        They sure are! Thanks, Kim!

        Reply
    25. Ruby DeLaCruz says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:41 am

      I’ve made these once before and am making again tonight. Any suggestions of sides to serve with these tuna patties? Rice, veggies, 🤷🏻‍♀️

      Reply
      • Grateful Gram says

        February 09, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        I served cole slaw with mine.

        Reply
        • Lila says

          April 04, 2021 at 3:40 pm

          Thank you! That sounds great. I was going to do salad greens with marinated artichokes, lemon wedge, and fried capers.

          Reply
      • Annie says

        June 14, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        I did rice and roasted vegetables (tomato, broccoli, zucchini) with olive oil and lime.

        Reply
    26. Josie says

      November 15, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      I rarely, very rarely comment on recipes, but I had to on this one. I seriously think these are the best tuna patties I have ever made! The only thing I changed was... Costco tuna cans are 7 oz so I just added a bit more of all the ingredients except the egg, and I used all Panko breadcrumbs in the mixture and to coat. Oh, and I added dill. Served them with some spicy remoulade and they were gone in a flash! Highly recommend!

      Reply
    27. Stacy says

      November 14, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      These really are the best best! Simple instructions. They turned out moist with this nice crispy outside. I've been making them for years now, but these are the ones. Honestly, I didn't realize they could be so moist but done at the same time. I've been over cooking them for sure. Thank you for the recipe🙂

      Reply
    28. Tracy says

      October 27, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Yum these were a nice easy and tasty lunch with a side salad! Would definitely recommend!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 27, 2020 at 1:59 pm

        Thank you so much, Tracy!

        Reply
    29. Kali Hofmeister says

      October 02, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy!
      My son is a very picky eater and he loved it! I told him what I was making for dinner and he immediately said yuck. I went to give him a bite and he refused. I convinced him to try it and as soon as he started chewing he said MMMMM! He pointed at it and said I love it! Lol. YES!

      I made it as the recipe said and they turned out amazing. The whole family loved it. They were crispy on the outside which I love. And the flavor is amazing.

      So glad I found this recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 02, 2020 at 10:36 pm

        Hi Kali! That's absolutely wonderful! This is exactly why I create and share recipes. I am so glad you and your family loved the tuna cakes! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for the comment!

        Reply
    30. Kim says

      September 14, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      GOOD AND HEALTHY. TUNA.

      Reply
    31. Elizabeth Ridings says

      September 13, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for my son's family for Sunday night supper. My granddaughters made a face when I told them what I made, because they aren't crazy about tuna. Well, not only did they love these (I served on my homemade sandwich rolls), but they asked for seconds, and told me to add to their "favorites"! The only change I made was to add a tiny amount of dill. They were delicious, and will definitely make them again soon.

      Reply
    32. Emma says

      September 07, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Can these be oven baked instead of pan fried? Thanks

      Reply
    33. Charnelle says

      August 07, 2020 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! Loved the lemony flavor. We will definitely be making these again.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 15, 2020 at 1:12 pm

        5 stars
        Delicious, easy, and quick!

        Reply
        • Anna says

          August 15, 2020 at 1:42 pm

          Thank you, Dee!

          Reply
    34. Erica Lopez says

      August 07, 2020 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
      First time having cooked tuna (I know I know lol). And let me just say WOWWWWWW. FLAVOR PALOOZA. Had it on top of a salad and I’m so happy I made extra, I have some for lunch 😩❤️ I appreciate this, I branched out and I was not disappointed at all. And my house smells amazing 😊

      I modified a tiny bit
      I put Italian seasoned bread crumbs
      Added bell pepper
      And as a dressing on top I used chipotle sauce with a tiny squeeze of lemon.

      Reply
    35. Carol Bowker Lynch says

      July 23, 2020 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      These are super yummy! The lemon zest takes it to a new dimension. I made the recipe exactly as written and it is awesome.

      Reply
    36. Maricel DELA CRUZ -JOHNSON says

      July 09, 2020 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      Sooooo....delicious!!! Best recipe by far. I followed the directions but added some minced red bell pepper and it was the bomb!!!! I made some aioli sauce as you recommended and my husband and kids loved it!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 12, 2020 at 12:06 am

        Hi Maricel! That's wonderful! I am so glad the tuna cakes were a hit! Thank you for trying my recipe!

        Reply
    37. Chi says

      May 10, 2020 at 11:08 am

      These taste really yummy but I am a beginner cook and I read through the recipe and noticed you mentioned combining everything, you mention breadcrumbs and then say take the remaining breadcrumbs and mix with parmesan cheese. It confused me because how much of the breadcrumbs should be mixed in the batter? So I had to guess. I'm not sure if that contributed to my cakes falling apart, but I just thought I would point that out.

      But a very tasty simple dish with stuff that most people have in their house.

      Reply
      • Frank says

        June 11, 2020 at 3:59 pm

        Reread the recipe. Breadcrumbs are mentioned twice in the ingredients list! 1/4 of a cup breadcrumbs goes into the tuna mixture and then you need 4 additional tablespoons of breadcrumbs for the coating.

        Reply
    38. Angela says

      May 07, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness what a delight !
      I made these today and added some chilli flakes
      and extra lemon zest to the recipe ...
      WOW , thank you so much . A great starter or
      light lunch to impress .

      Reply
    39. Macy says

      May 06, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      These tuna patties are great! We had some buns so we turned them into tuna burgers with tomatoes, clover sprouts, and a mayo/lemon juice mixture in them. Soooo good. I was wondering if the recipe would still work if I used canned salmon instead of tuna?

      Reply
    40. Victoria says

      April 25, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I made some alterations to the recipe just based on what was in the pantry and how I felt.

      Instead of onions, I used a bit of onion powder. I was already peckish when I found this great recipe. Because I also did not have much in the breadcrumbs domain, I used the last of the GF Panko breadcrumbs I had, and instead put the cakes in coconut flour and parmesan cheese and cooked it with coconut oil.

      Some of the cakes broke up, but it was minimal. I ended up having the cakes atop polenta with some tartar sauce and a couple of capers, and WOW.

      You've made my day sincerely, and I look forward to seeing some of your other recipes.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 27, 2020 at 3:21 pm

        Hi Victoria! Thank you for trying my recipe! I am glad it was a good base for your adaptations. I hope you enjoy my other recipes as well! Have a beautiful day!

        Reply
    41. Karen says

      April 20, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I made these for dinner tonight and they are a big hit!
      I used lime and Italian bread crumbs as that is what we had!
      One question, what is a portion for the calorie count, 1 or 2 patties!
      Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 20, 2020 at 8:21 pm

        Hi Karen! That's fantastic! I am so glad the cakes were a hit. The calorie count is per cake. Thank you so much for trying my recipe!

        Reply
    42. Virginia norris says

      April 13, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t have any breadcrumbs so I used potato flakes. Don’t do it!

      Reply
    43. Carol Templeton says

      April 07, 2020 at 11:37 am

      wich one ingredient can replace the Mayo?

      Reply
      • Mike says

        February 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm

        Per google I used Greek yogurt delicious

        Reply
    44. Karen says

      April 06, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Crispy, moist, delicious!! Perfect tuna cake! I made mini's as an appetizer, fantastic!!

      Reply
      • bb says

        July 09, 2020 at 10:46 pm

        5 stars
        very good and easy to make!

        Reply
        • Anna says

          July 12, 2020 at 12:06 am

          Thank you so much!

          Reply
    45. Donna says

      April 06, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      These cakes are fantastic! As I was eating them, I kept saying how extraordinarily good they tasted.... and then a happy comment came out from headquarters, my husband who was absorbed in tv while eating; but finally said, “THE TUNA IS GREAT! IT’S SUPER!” So it’s unanimous in our household! So grateful you shared this recipe! You’re a genius to put all these different flavors together with tuna, that I don’t particularly care for; and the end result taste like you can’t wait to eat the rest for dinner tonight! Girl, these cakes won us over! Thanks so much! 😀

      Reply
    46. Rayn says

      March 28, 2020 at 3:49 am

      5 stars
      is it 2.5 oz or 25?

      Reply
      • A says

        March 29, 2020 at 3:58 pm

        It’s 2x 5oz, so 2 cans that are 5oz each

        Reply
    47. Debbie says

      March 27, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! They have a nice light flavor with a little kick of garlic, and they fried up nice and crispy. This recipe is a keeper.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 28, 2020 at 11:03 am

        Thank you so much, Debbie! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    48. Alice says

      March 14, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      Really good! My whole family enjoyed them! Prepared earlier in the day and baked right before dinner, salad, and done!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 15, 2020 at 6:09 pm

        Thank you so much, Alice, for trying the recipe! I am so glad it was a hit with the whole family!

        Reply
    49. Michel Valera says

      February 25, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      this recipe is absolutely delicious... thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 26, 2020 at 12:57 am

        Thank you for trying it, Michel!

        Reply
    50. robyn hamilton says

      December 01, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      love this recipe. No fail and reliable and delicious from Australia

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 02, 2019 at 12:48 am

        Thank you so much, Robyn!

        Reply
    51. Kirsten says

      July 27, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for dinner tonight- so so good!! I can already tell they'll be a go-to (I love finding a new go-to). Served as a main with some lemony dill mayo for dipping (threw a little fresh dill in the cakes, too) and some blanched green beans tossed in a nicoise-ish dressing on the side. Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 29, 2019 at 10:01 pm

        Hi Kirsten! Yay! That's fantastic! I am so glad the tuna cakes were a hit! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for the comment!

        Reply
      • Dennis says

        October 23, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        Hello,

        As someone who is beginning cooking-If I wanted to do a potato and tuna version of this, how many potatoes would you suggest. I tried to find similar recipes, but everything was in grams.

        Reply
    52. Irene says

      February 27, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      Making them now for 1st time. For weight watcher t followers I calculated these for 4 points each. I made 12 patties thinking maybe about 1 1/2 patties. What do you think

      Reply
    53. Taylor says

      February 07, 2019 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      These look so crispy and delicious! Yum!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 10, 2019 at 12:58 am

        Thanks, Taylor!

        Reply
    54. Becky Hardin says

      February 06, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Lemon garlic tuna cakes!!!! These sound amazing! So much flavor!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 10, 2019 at 12:57 am

        Thanks, Becky!

        Reply
    55. Steph says

      February 06, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my children's lunches and they loved them! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 10, 2019 at 12:57 am

        That's fantastic! Thank you, Steph!

        Reply
    56. krissy says

      February 06, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      These are so full of flavor and easy to make! Its a go to recipe in my home! My kids dont realize theyre eating fish! so good!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 10, 2019 at 12:57 am

        Perfect! Thanks, Krissy!

        Reply
    57. Tara says

      February 06, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Tuna cakes was one of my go-to recipes when my husband and I were newlyweds. They're so budget-friendly! Love the lemon and garlic in these.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 10, 2019 at 12:56 am

        Yay! Thanks, Tara!

        Reply

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