Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Servings: 5 burgers
Whenever I find myself craving burgers, these tuna burgers are my go-to. It’s not your usual meat patties, but who needs meat when these tuna patties are great!
These tuna burgers (patties) are incredibly easy to throw together. These patties are made with canned tuna among the other simple pantry ingredients. This is one of my favorite recipes because this takes very little effort to make, is ready in less than twenty minutes, and guarantee the best tuna burgers you’ll ever make! These delicious tuna burgers are perfect for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. They are your best option if you are looking for a meatless meal, excellent for even your fussiest eaters!
Ingredients
TUNA BURGERS:
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 cans tuna (in water) drain well (2 x 6 oz. cans) (250 g. after draining)
1-2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
1/2 c. light or regular mayonnaise (or more if needed) (125 g.)
1 1/2 c. cracker crumbs (I use saltine crackers using a blender to mash them) (105 g.)
DILL MAYO SAUCE:
1/2-1 tsp dried dill (or 1-2 tbsp fresh chopped)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c. light or regular mayo (125 g.)
How to make Easy Tuna Burgers (Patties)
TUNA BURGERS:
Step 1: Add the tuna to a medium bowl and flake using a fork. Then, add the cracker crumbs along with the egg, celery, and mayonnaise. Mix well until everything is blended.
Step 2: Shape the mixture into patties. Cook the patties in a lightly greased frying pan for about 3 to 4 minutes per side over low-medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Serve the tuna burgers right away. If desired, top with dill mayo sauce. Enjoy!
DILL MAYO SAUCE:
Step 4: Place the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill in a small bowl. Mix well until combined.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 268 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Ingredients
- TUNA BURGERS:
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 cans tuna (in water) drain well (2 x 6 oz. cans) (250 g. after draining)
- 1-2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 c. light or regular mayonnaise (or more if needed) (125 g.)
- 1 1/2 c. cracker crumbs (I use saltine crackers using a blender to mash them) (105 g.)
- DILL MAYO SAUCE:
- 1/2-1 tsp dried dill (or 1-2 tbsp fresh chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 c. light or regular mayo (125 g.)
Instructions
TUNA BURGERS:
Step 1: Add the tuna to a medium bowl and flake using a fork. Then, add the cracker crumbs along with the egg, celery, and mayonnaise. Mix well until everything is blended.
Step 2: Shape the mixture into patties. Cook the patties in a lightly greased frying pan for about 3 to 4 minutes per side over low-medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Serve the tuna burgers right away. If desired, top with dill mayo sauce. Enjoy!
DILL MAYO SAUCE:
Step 4: Place the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill in a small bowl. Mix well until combined.
