Ingredients
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For the tuna patties:
- 8 oz fresh ahi tuna
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup cracker crumbs (we like Club crackers or Ritz)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/4 cup cocktail sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Dice tuna into ¼ inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over tuna.
- Add salt and pepper, and Old Bay seasoning and mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine cracker crumbs and chopped cilantro. Mix to a rough, oatmeal-like consistency (some larger pieces are fine).
- Whisk the egg in a separate bowl and add to tuna mixture.
- Add cracker crumb mixture to tuna and mix gently. The mixture will look wet — the crackers will absorb the liquid as it rests.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce. Combine cocktail sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium high and add olive oil.
- Divide tuna mixture into 3 equal portions. Form each into a ball and press gently to flatten into a patty.
- Cook for 2 minutes per side until golden on the outside.
- Serve with fresh lime and dipping sauce.
Notes
- Don't over mix. Keep larger pieces of tuna in the mix for the best texture and flavor.
- Make ahead. Shape the patties up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer or sandwich
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 527
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 1551.6 mg
- Fat: 41.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.3 g
- Protein: 21.6 g
- Cholesterol: 109.1 mg