Tuna Patties (Tuna Cakes)
These tuna patties are made with fresh ahi tuna, cracker crumbs, and bright herbs for a flavorful, juicy result every time. Crisped in a skillet and finished in a pressure cooker—perfection with dipping sauce!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Skillet for frying patties
- 1 Spatula for flipping
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh ahi tuna diced small pieces
- ½ cup club cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped
- fresh lime juice a squeeze or two
- 2 tablespoon olive oil for pan frying
- ¼ cup cocktail sauce for dipping sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise for dipping sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice for dipping sauce mix
Instructions
Instructions
- Dice the fresh ahi tuna real small and toss it in a mixing bowl.
- Add cracker crumbs, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, egg, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Form into 3-inch patties for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 3–4 minutes each side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain patties on paper towels.
- Serve patties warm with dipping sauce made from cocktail sauce, mayo, and lime juice.
Notes
Keep leftover patties in airtight containers up to 3 days. You can also freeze them. Reheat in a skillet to restore crispiness.