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Golden-brown, crispy tuna cakes with visible flaky tuna and spice flecks, resting on a simple white ceramic plate, garnished with microgreens and a lemon wedge, served with a light drizzle of sriracha mayo on the side. Soft natural daylight highlights the crisp exterior and moist interior.

Crispy Spicy Tuna Cakes

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These crispy spicy tuna cakes are a quick, high-protein lunch packed with umami, heat, and crunch — ready in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 1 small green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)
  • Sriracha mayo (1 tbsp mayo + 1/2 tsp sriracha)
  • Lemon wedges & microgreens (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine drained tuna, egg, mayonnaise, sriracha, green onion, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
  2. <li id="instruction-step-2" Stir in panko breadcrumbs until mixture holds together. <li Fold in flour to help bind and crisp the cakes. <li id="instruction-step-3" Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into 1/2-inch thick patties. <li Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. <li id="instruction-step-4" While cooking, mix sriracha mayo ingredients and set aside. <li Serve warm with sriracha mayo, lemon wedges, and microgreens.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, chill patties for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • Add 1 tbsp grated carrot for subtle sweetness and moisture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Method: Pan-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 135 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg
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