Zesty Sriracha Tuna Cakes with Spicy Tartar Sauce Bliss

Delicious Sriracha Tuna Cakes with Spicy Tartar Sauce, a quick and flavorful appetizer.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings: 5 cakes

Course: appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cakes

1 can Canned Tuna high-quality
1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
1 cup Breadcrumbs choose gluten-free if needed
2 tablespoons Sriracha adjust to taste
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used
½ cup Mini Sweet Peppers chopped
2 tablespoons Green Onion chopped, or use chives
2 cloves Garlic minced
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Spicy Tartar Sauce

1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish or chopped pickles
1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

skillet
mixing bowl
plastic wrap
plate

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Combine mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, Sriracha, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well blended, then refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Drain the canned tuna and flake it in a bowl. Mix in egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Sriracha, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Fold in mini sweet peppers and green onions.
Shape the mixture into patties about ¾ inch thick, compacting them well.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tuna cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve the cooked tuna cakes hot, topped with the chilled spicy tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the tuna is well-drained and consider using fresh ingredients for better flavor.

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