Cristobal's Baja Style Tuna Cakes Recipe

Name: Cristobal's Baja Style Tuna Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) canof quality tuna; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 eggs; 2 slices of good quality bread (crumbled); 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies or 4 ounces anaheim chilies; 2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts (optional); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 12-1 teaspoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon dried chives; 1 small fresh green onion, chopped; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 1 pinch cumin; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; ½ cup of any salsa; 2 -3 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce; 12-¾ teaspoon any hot sauce; 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon jalapeno juice, from jar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (6 ounce) canof quality tuna
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 eggs
2 slices of good quality bread (crumbled)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies or 4 ounces anaheim chilies
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12-1 teaspoon lime juice
½ teaspoon dried chives
1 small fresh green onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
½ cup of any salsa
2 -3 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce
12-¾ teaspoon any hot sauce
1 pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon jalapeno juice, from jar (optional)

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Cakes:.
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Mix all ingredients (except butter) in a bowl.
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Consistency should be moldable when squeezed (hold shape) if otherwise add either more liquid or dry ingredients as necessary.
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Refrigerate for 1/2 to 1 hour.
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Pat and form into cakes.
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Fry on a skillet or in a large pan in 2 Tbsp butter (more or less) set to medium low to medium heat.
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For my electric skillet this is 300F.
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Fry until golden, approximately 5 minutes per side.
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Serve with sauce on top and/or to the side of the cakes while still warm or even when cold.
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Garnish can be a bit of lime and cilantro leaves.
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Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 ounce) canof quality tuna, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 2 eggs, 2 slices of good quality bread (crumbled), and more.

Yes, Cristobal's Baja Style Tuna Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cristobal's Baja Style Tuna Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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