Tuna Patties Without Breadcrumbs

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Why this method matters

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Ingredients and method notes

Prepare every ingredient before heating the pan, oven, or air fryer. That makes the cooking sequence more reliable and prevents vegetables or seafood from overcooking while items are measured. The recipe card contains the full quantities and exact steps.

Serving, storage and safety

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Tuna Patties Without Breadcrumbs

A clear, practical tuna patties without breadcrumbs recipe for everyday cooking.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American-inspired

Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 Mixing bowl, measuring tools and suitable cookware

Ingredients

  

• 12 oz canned tuna drained very well
• 1 cup mashed potato cooled
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for pan-frying

Instructions

 

• Drain tuna firmly and mix it with cool mashed potato, egg, parsley and lemon zest.
  
• Shape into four equal patties and chill briefly if the mixture is soft.
  
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add patties with space between them.
  
• Cook until both sides are golden and the centers are hot; serve with lemon.
  

Notes

Check package labels for allergens. Times are estimates; follow visual and temperature doneness cues. Generated editorial image; no personal kitchen test is claimed.

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