

I also like to serve these patties with a big green salad. Serve them in a sandwich, like my Tuna Cake Sandwiches on Toasted Parmesan Sourdough Bread. Try dipping them in my favorite avocado sauce or some tangy Tamarind Cashew Sauce. The first time I shared this recipe I had served the cakes with caramelized shallot biscuits, Comeback Sauce, and grilled corn on the cob. They are great with a veggie, like Air Fryer Corn on the Cob or Green Beans. My favorite way to serve these is straight up on their own. Similar to how you’d make crab cakes, these tuna cakes are made with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and seasonings, then they are formed into patties and fried in a skillet until they get crispy and golden brown.

Those things are not needed in a tuna cake. Is it packed in water or oil? If so, you’ll want to drain off the water or oil. If you must, please make sure that you’re buying a really good quality sustainably caught tuna.Īnd then, read the label. So, I’ve never tried this recipe with any other brand. Honestly, once you try Island Trollers tuna, you’ll never want another brand of canned tuna. So, it might feel a little weird not to drain the tuna, but don’t do it. You just don’t want to overcook it.Īnd this tuna cake recipe is perfect for canned tuna because you’re lightly cooking the patties so they get a nice browning and crispness on the outside.Īs a reminder, if you’re making this recipe with Island Trollers Albacore Tuna, you don’t want to drain off those tasty juices from the can they’re the juices from the fish itself, not just plain ol’ water or oil. Yes, you can absolutely cook canned tuna. Ask so many of my friends, and they’ll tell you that they will never go back to regular grocery store tuna again.Ĭheck out all my Island Trollers recipes. I really do love them, and I’ve turned so many people onto their delicious tuna. This is sashimi grade albacore in a can, the finest you will find anywhere in the world!”
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Each BPA Free can is raw packed with troll caught Albacore and cooked only once. We are proud to be involved in this sustainable fishery off the West Coast of the United States. “Each fish is caught one at a time in the beautiful waters of the North Pacific. Island Trollers is sustainable and healthy, both for the environment, and for you. I might be the luckiest girl out there because I have a whole case (well, I had a whole case at one time) of delicious tuna to play around with and try new recipes with.Ĭheck out my Tuna Chowder post for information about how I met up with Island Trollers. I decided that the recipe for the sauce needed a home of its own, so I’ve moved it. I hope you love these tuna cakes as much as I do!Īlso, The recipe for the Comeback Sauce used to be on this same post.

It’s easy to make, delicious, and it’s made with amazingly fresh tasting Island Trollers canned Albacore Tuna.īut I decided it needed a facelift with new pictures, information, and a better user experience. It’s always been a really popular recipe on my blog. I first made and published this recipe in 2012. But if I’ve missed anything, please feel free to leave a comment and ask. I have readers from all levels of comfort and experience in the kitchen on my site, and I’ve tried to answer some of your questions already in the post. I read all the comments myself and I try to help as soon as I can. Please let me know if you have any questions about this recipe. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Life Currents participates in different affiliate programs.
