A fan favorite! Easy to make, easy to serve, and nutritious to boot!
Makes: 16 cakes, serves 8
Ingredients:
4 Tbs. + 2 Tbs. Olive Oil Mayonnaise
2 Tbs.+ 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
3 tsp. + 1 tsp. honey mustard
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
4 Tbs. minced red bell pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. + 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground red cayenne pepper
24 oz. chunk light tuna in water, drained (6 cans)
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 cup panko
1 tsp. +1/8 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. packed whole capers, drained
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Method:
In large bowl, combine 4 Tbs. mayo, 2 Tbs. lime juice, 3 tsp. mustard, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, cayenne pepper, tuna and eggs. Mix well. Add panko and fold with fingers to incorporate without over-mixing. Separate into 16 equal patties, 1/2 inch thick.
Over medium heat, add 1 tsp. olive oil and cook patties in groups of 4 (repeating process for each group) about 5 minutes each side or until browned.
Meanwhile, mash capers in small bowl. Add 2 Tbs. mayo, 1 tsp. lime, 1 tsp. mustard, parsley, minced garlic and 1/8 tsp. salt. Whisk until creamy.
Serve 2 croquettes with 1/2 Tbs. of dressing. Enjoy!