Tuna Cakes on Greens

Name: Tuna Cakes on Greens
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (12-ounce) cans chunk white tuna, well drained; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1/3 c. saltine cracker crumbs, plus more if needed; 2 large eggs; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 1 tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning; 1/3 c. canola oil; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; Green salad and lemon wedges, for serving; Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

This light dinner is an affordable take on a fancy seafood classic.

By Christopher MichelPublished: Dec 2, 2024

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Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Go to any upscale seafood restaurant, and you'll likely see some sort of cakes on the menu: salmon cakes, crab cakes, or fish cakes of another kind. They're delicious and—honestly—pretty easy to make.

And, if you use canned tuna, they're also quite affordable! We love serving a couple on a big bed of greens for a light dinner. It's a great way to turn a simple pantry dinner into something a little fancier.

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Ingredients

2 (12-ounce) cans chunk white tuna, well drained
1 scallion, finely chopped
1/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs, plus more if needed
2 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Green salad and lemon wedges, for serving
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Combine tuna, scallion, cracker crumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, and Old Bay in a bowl. (Mixture should be moist but not sopping. Add an extra crumbled cracker or two if it's too wet.) Divide into 8 patties.
2. Step 2Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Coat both sides of each patty in flour. Fry, in batches, turning once, until golden brown and warmed through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
3. Step 3Serve atop green salad, garnished with parsley with lemon wedges alongside.