Description
Asian Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of flavor. Made with canned tuna, pantry spices, and a quick sriracha mayo, they’re a budget-friendly meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna, drained well
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Make the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Mix the tuna cakes: In a medium bowl, flake tuna with a fork. Add egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger (if using), and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape patties: Form mixture into 6 even cakes and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Top with spicy mayo and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari instead of soy sauce. Add finely chopped bell pepper or carrot for extra texture. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10–12 minutes per side for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with sauce
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: Asian tuna cakes, spicy mayo, sriracha mayo tuna patties, quick tuna recipe, canned tuna dinner