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Spicy Tuna Cakes

Cultural Context

Spicy Tuna Cakes are a popular dish in American coastal cuisine, often enjoyed as a quick meal or appetizer. They reflect the resourcefulness of using canned tuna, a staple in many households, combined with bold flavors from spices and sauces. Today, variations can be found in many seafood restaurants and home kitchens, showcasing the versatility of this dish.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cans 10 oz of tuna
4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
3 tablespoons finely minced cilantro
3 cups mashed sweet potato
finely grated zest from ½ medium lemon
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 eggs
Himalayan sea salt

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F, and use a brush to grease a 12-cup regular sized muffin tin with one tablespoon of coconut oil or use muffin liners.

2

In a large bowl, mix together the tuna and cilantro. Add the mashed sweet potato to the tuna mixture, and gently combine.

3

Then, mix in the lemon zest and the remaining two tablespoons of coconut oil, eggs, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Scoop about 1/2 to 1/3 cup of the mixture into each greased muffin tin cup.

5

Bake the tuna cakes for 25-30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out cleanly.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

muffin tinmixing bowlbrush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

paleo

Allergens

fisheggsgluten

Also Known As

Tuna FrittersTuna Patties

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