Low Carb Tuna Cakes
By: Kent Altena
Low Carb Tuna Cakes and Tartar Sauce
Easy canned tuna recipes are a great way to add more heart healthy fish to your diet, and these Low Carb Tuna Cakes from Kent Altena are the perfect seafood dish for those on a low carb diet. Pair this Atkins diet tuna fish recipe with a homemade low carb tartar sauce recipe. Your perception of canned tuna recipes will surely change after trying this dish.
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Serves6
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- 3 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or Salt-Free seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 ounce pork rinds, crushed
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- LOW CARB TARTAR SAUCE:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar free pickle relish
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add tuna, green onions, egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan Cheese. Combine mixture.
- In a second container, add crushed pork rinds. Take tablespoon of tuna mixture, form a ball, and roll in the pork rinds until coated.
- In a frying pan, heat oil until it shimmers. Place 3 to 4 tuna cakes, rolling around to reach a golden brown color on all sides. Remove from oil, and serve with tartar sauce.
- To make the tartar sauce: In a bowl, add mayonnaise, sugar free pickle relish, lemon juice, and onion. Combine, and refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before use.