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Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo

Delicious Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo in Just 25 Minutes

These Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are a quick, gluten-free delight that combines savory tuna with zesty spicy mayo for a flavor explosion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Cakes
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna Choose high-quality, sustainable options
  • 4 stalks Green Onions (whites) Chopped finely
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Low-sodium optional
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder Cornstarch can be a substitute
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise Reserve some for spicy mayo
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil/Sesame Oil For frying
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise Use reserved mayo from tuna mix
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh works best
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste
  • 1 pinch Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • Fork
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine drained canned tuna, chopped green onion whites, egg, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into round patties, about 2 inches in diameter and half an inch thick. Place them on a plate lined with parchment paper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil and sesame oil. Fry the tuna cakes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, salt, and pepper to make the spicy mayo.
  5. Serve the tuna cakes drizzled with spicy mayo or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To maintain texture, reheat in the oven or skillet instead of the microwave.

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