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Crispy Golden Brown Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes

Crispy Golden Brown Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes You'll Love

Enjoy these Crispy Golden Brown Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes, a delightful high-protein meal with irresistible crunch and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Cakes
  • 10 oz Canned Flaked Light Tuna Thoroughly drained to avoid soggy patties
  • 1/2 cup Small Curd Cottage Cheese Adds moisture and creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Provides texture and crispiness to the exterior
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the patties together
  • 1/4 cup Scallions Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Elevates the overall flavor
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For frying
For the Topping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Forms the base for a creamy sauce
  • 1 whole Fresh Lemon Juice half for the sauce, cut the other half into wedges
  • 1/4 tsp Coarse Cracked Black Pepper Adds a delightful peppery finish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Non-Stick Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain the canned flaked light tuna using a fine mesh strainer to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, add cottage cheese, scallions, parsley and salt, and mix well.
  3. Gently fold the drained tuna and panko breadcrumbs into the egg mixture without overmixing.
  4. Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each into a patty about 1 inch thick.
  5. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Fry the patties in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Whisk together the mayonnaise and juice from half the lemon for the topping sauce.
  8. Serve the patties topped with the sauce, a sprinkle of black pepper, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thoroughly drain the tuna and chill the patties before frying for the best texture.

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