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Two thick, golden-brown high-protein tuna patties served on a rustic plate, highlighting their perfectly crispy texture.
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Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes (Easy, High-Protein Recipe)

These Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes are a game-changer! Packed with protein and flavor, this easy recipe uses cottage cheese to create the most tender, moist, and crispy tuna patties you've ever had. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces canned tuna in water drained very well
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-stick Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, flake the well-drained tuna with a fork. Add the cottage cheese, egg, Panko breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, fresh dill, parsley, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Gently mix all the ingredients until they are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cakes tough.
  3. Divide the mixture into 6-8 equal portions and shape them into patties about 1-inch thick. If the mixture feels too wet, you can add a tablespoon more of breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the tuna cakes in the skillet, ensuring not to crowd the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden-brown and crispy.
  5. Remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 34gFat: 12gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For the crispiest tuna cakes, ensure the tuna is drained as much as possible to remove excess moisture.
Tip 2: Chilling the mixture for 20-30 minutes before forming the patties helps them hold their shape better during cooking.
Tip 3: Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the tuna cakes in batches if necessary to ensure they get a nice, even sear.
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