Easy Spicy Tuna Cakes – A Fun Fusion Lunch Idea
Satisfy your cravings with these Easy Spicy Tuna Cakes, a perfect blend of crispy texture and bold flavors. Quick to prepare, these delightful cakes are made with canned tuna, fresh ingredients, and a touch of heat from Sriracha. Ideal for lunch or dinner, they can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a refreshing dipping sauce. Get ready to impress family and friends with this delicious twist on a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 cakes 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and place it in a mixing bowl. Add panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, egg, and Sriracha sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties about 2 inches wide.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the sauce, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Serve warm with the yogurt sauce drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg