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Low-carb Tuna Cakes

The moist tuna cakes with a crisp surface are a superb substitute to crab/shellfish cakes as tuna is comparatively healthier & leaner!

Time: 20 minutes
1600 KCal

Ingredients for 2 servings

  • Tuna, canned in water (1 can - Tuna fish canned in water, drained)
  • 3.5 pieces Eggs (1 Egg, large)
  • 2.5 tbsp Mayonnaise (1 tbsp - Light Mayonnaise)
  • 5.5 tbsp Coconut oil (2 tbsp - Coconut oil)
  • 3 tsp Chili powder
  • Dried chilli
  • 2.5 tsp Onion powder
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh Dill
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Nutrition

  • Protein: 29% (117g / 4.1oz)
  • Fat: 70% (124g / 4.4oz)
  • Net carbs: 1% (5g / 0.2oz)
  • KCal: 1600

Instructions

  1. Open the tuna can and drain the solution.
  2. Transfer the tuna to a bowl and mix with mayo, egg, red pepper, paprika, onion powder, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, & pepper.
  3. Heat the coconut oil in a shallow frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Make 2 equal portions of the tuna mixture. Shape each portion into 3/4 inch thick patty using your hands.
  5. Place both patties into the hot coconut oil and fry each side for 3-4 minutes till they turn appetizingly golden brown.
  6. Serve hot!
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