Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 1/2 ounce) can Starkist tuna, drained and finely flaked; 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup minced green onion; 2 tablespoons chopped drained red pimientos; 1 egg; 1/2 cup low-fat milk; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; Lemon Dill Sauce; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; hot steamed shredded zucchini; hot steamed shredded carrot; lemon slice (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (12 1/2 ounce) can Starkist tuna, drained and finely flaked
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped drained red pimientos
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
Lemon Dill Sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
hot steamed shredded zucchini
hot steamed shredded carrot
lemon slice (to garnish)

1
In a large bowl toss together tuna, bread crumbs. onions, and pimento.
2
In a small bowl beat together egg and milk; stir in lemon peel.
3
Stir into tuna mixture; toss until moistened.
4
With lightly floured hands, shape mixture into eight 4-inch patties.
5
In a large nonstick skillet melt butter. Fry patties, a few at a time, until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
6
Place on an ovenproof platter in a 300* oven until ready to serve.
7
For sauce:
8
In a small saucepan heat broth, lemon juice and dill. For each serving, spoon shredded carrots and zucchini onto each plate; top with 2 tuna cakes. Top each cake with a half-slice lemon; spoon sauce over.
9
Note: times are approximate.

166

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 1/2 ounce) can Starkist tuna, drained and finely flaked, 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 cup minced green onion, 2 tablespoons chopped drained red pimientos, and more.

Yes, Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce 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.

Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce

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