Downton-Style Gourmet Tuna Cakes
Gourmet tuna cakes with capers, lemon, and fresh herbs -- golden and crisp outside, tender inside, and on the table in under 30 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna very well drained.
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs.
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp finely minced shallot or red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp capers chopped
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
- Optional pinch of Old Bay or celery seed.
Instructions
- Mix the tuna, egg, panko, mayonnaise, Dijon, shallot, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional seasoning in a bowl until just combined.
- Shape into 4 large cakes or 6 smaller ones.
- Chill for 10 to 15 minutes so they hold together better.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the cakes for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and heated through.
- Drain briefly on paper towels.
- Serve warm.