Tuna Croquettes Recipe

Name: Tuna Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp (3/4 stick) butter; 1/3 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 3 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked; 1/2 cup roasted pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 None lemon, peel finely grated; 1 None egg, beaten; 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs; 2 cups oil, for frying; None None Lemon aioli, salad and lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

6 tbsp (3/4 stick) butter
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk
3 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup roasted pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 None lemon, peel finely grated
1 None egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
2 cups oil, for frying
None None Lemon aioli, salad and lemon wedges, to serve

1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 min. Remove from heat and mix in milk.
2
Return to heat. Cook, whisking, until mixture boils and comes away from sides of saucepan. Remove from heat and cool.
3
Mix in tuna, pepper, parsley and lemon peel. Season to taste. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Shape 1/4 cup of mixture into small log shapes. Dip in egg and coat in crumbs. Refrigerate for 15 mins.
5
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat (oil is ready when a cube of bread crisps quickly without absorbing oil). Cook croquettes in batches for 1-2 mins each side, until golden and heated through. Drain on paper towels.
6
Serve with aioli, salad and lemon wedges. (To make a simple aioli, combine mayonnaise with crushed garlic and grated lemon peel.)

1824

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp (3/4 stick) butter, 1/3 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 3 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked, and more.

Yes, Tuna Croquettes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Croquettes

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