Comforting Tuna Patties
1 tuna patty: 255 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
Calories
243
Carbohydrates
21g
Protein
19g
Potassium
530mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
- 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying
Direction
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool.
- Stir in tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop 1/3 cup tuna mixture into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tuna patties in batches; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
