Tuna Croquettes Recipe

Name: Tuna Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lime; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, divided; 1 avocado, mashed; 5 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 (5-oz.) cans solid white tuna in water, drained; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup sliced green onions; 1 1/4 cups seasoned panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1/4 cup butter; Butter lettuce leaves; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 lime
1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, divided
1 avocado, mashed
5 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 (5-oz.) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 1/4 cups seasoned panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup butter
Butter lettuce leaves
Lime wedges

1
Grate zest from lime to equal 2 tsp. Cut lime in half; squeeze juice from lime to equal 5 tsp.
2
Process 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cilantro, next 3 ingredients, 1 Tbsp. water, and 3 tsp. lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Stir together tuna, next 2 ingredients, lime zest, and remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 2 tsp. lime juice. Gently stir in 2/3 cup panko. Shape mixture into 8 (2-inch-wide) patties. Dredge in remaining panko.
4
Melt butter in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat; add patties to skillet, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to oven.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Serve over lettuce with avocado mixture and lime wedges.
6
Note: We tested with Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore in Water.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lime, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, divided, 1 avocado, mashed, 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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