Tuna Patties with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Name: Tuna Patties with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2 tsp lemon juice, fresh; 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 c Italian seasoned bread crumbs + 1/2 cup; 17 oz tuna, canned (one 12 oz and one 5 oz) drained; 1/4 c green onions, diced; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 2 dash(es) Old Bay seasoning; vegetable oil; LEMON DILL SAUCE; 1/2 c mayonnaise (can use reduced fat); 1 tsp lemon juice, fresh; 1 tsp grated lemon peel; 1/2 tsp dill weed

By Tammy T
@ttodd4jesus

I crave Tuna Patties at times and this is how I make them. Sure hit the spot! I double my Lemon-Dill Sauce as I like lots of it! This is easy, so after work, it's great for a tasty meal. I made this with asparagus and use the sauce on it too! A nice change and perfect summer dish! And my cats love these :)

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These tuna patties brought back childhood memories. I loved them then and I really loved these now. They are easy to make and can be a meal on their own. Make them smaller and you've got a yummy appetizer. The lemon-dill sauce is creamy and tangy. It's a nice added touch. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★☆ 5 votes4

Comments:

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Serves:

3-6

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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2

large eggs
2 tsp

lemon juice, fresh
1/4 c

grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c

Italian seasoned bread crumbs + 1/2 cup
17 oz

tuna, canned (one 12 oz and one 5 oz) drained
1/4 c

green onions, diced
1/4 tsp

ground pepper
2 dash(es)

Old Bay seasoning
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vegetable oil
LEMON DILL SAUCE
1/2 c

mayonnaise (can use reduced fat)
1 tsp

lemon juice, fresh
1 tsp

grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp

dill weed

How to Make Tuna Patties with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Step-by-Step

Make the Lemon-Dill Sauce first by just mixing the ingredients together and keep in the fridge until needed. Double recipe if you like a good amount, like me.
Beat the eggs and mix the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Fold in the tuna and onions and mix well. Add the pepper and Old Bay seasonings.
Shape mixture into round 1 inch thick patties, like you would hamburger patties. I was able to make six patties. Put the other 1/2 cup of bread crumbs on a paper plate and hold the patties carefully. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on both sides to dust them. Carefully shake excess off.
When all are ready to cook, heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a fry pan on stove, medium heat until it is good and hot but not smoking. Add three patties at a time and fry about 4-5 minutes on each side. Add a little more veg oil when adding the second batch. The time it cooks depends on how thick your patties are. They should be golden brown.
Serve with the lemon-dill sauce or tarter sauce.

These may be small but are filling. Can serve two patties each for three or one patty for six if doing a brunch.
Enjoy!