Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe

Name: Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained; Bell Pepper; Sweet Red Onion; 1 large egg, beaten; Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pepper; Garlic Powder; Olive Oil; Red Onion; Jalapeno Pepper; Mayonnaise; 3 packets Taco Bell Mild Taco Sauce (or 3 tablespoons of your favorite brand)

Budget-friendly and bursting with flavor! These easy tuna cakes are a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick, delicious, and affordable meal. We're elevating canned tuna (or salmon, mackerel – get creative!) into gourmet patties with a zesty kick. The secret? Letting the mixture rest for at least an hour (or even overnight!) allows the flavors to meld and ensures perfectly formed cakes. Our spicy jalapeno sauce, made with Taco Bell taco sauce (or your favorite brand!), and Kraft cracked pepper mayonnaise is the ultimate flavor enhancer. Get ready for a taste sensation that's both simple and surprisingly sophisticated!

Prep Time 60 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 360.6 kcal

Protein 65g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
Bell Pepper
Sweet Red Onion
1 large egg, beaten
Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Olive Oil
Red Onion
Jalapeno Pepper
Mayonnaise
3 packets Taco Bell Mild Taco Sauce (or 3 tablespoons of your favorite brand)

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How to Make Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce

In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, minced jalapeno, onion, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend and the mixture to firm up.
Once the mixture has rested, form it into 4-6 patties.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Carefully place the tuna cakes in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the cakes are cooking, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the taco sauce and mayonnaise. Mix well.
Serve the tuna cakes immediately, topped with the spicy jalapeno taco sauce.