Best 5 Easy Tuna Ball Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing world of tuna balls, a culinary delight that combines the delicate flavor of tuna with various herbs and seasonings. This versatile dish, often served as an appetizer or main course, offers a symphony of textures ranging from crispy on the outside to tender and flaky on the inside. Discover a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that guide you through creating these golden-brown balls of perfection. From the classic Tuna Ball recipe, featuring a blend of tuna, bread crumbs, eggs, and mayonnaise, to the tantalizing Tuna Ball with Corn and Black Bean Salsa, which adds a vibrant freshness, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Explore the richness of Tuna Balls with Dill and Lemon, where the zesty citrus notes elevate the dish, or embrace the heat in Tuna Balls with Sriracha Mayo, sure to ignite your taste buds. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes cater to all skill levels, ensuring that every bite is a delightful journey. So gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse selection of tuna ball recipes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED TUNA MEATBALLS
Baked tuna meatballs are a healthy, seafood spin on meatballs! They're paleo, low-carb and keto-friendly as well. Watch the video above to see how I make them!
Provided by Lisa Bryan
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and saute for a minute. Then add the chopped baby spinach and saute for another 1-2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
- Transfer the onion spinach mixture to a bowl and let it cool. You can place the bowl in the fridge to speed this up.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Drain the cans of tuna and add the tuna to a mixing bowl along with the cooled vegetables, almond flour, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt and pepper.
- Use your hands to dig in and mix everything together, breaking up any large chunks of tuna. The finer the mixture, the easier it will stick together.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out evenly sized amounts of mixture. Use your fingers to mold this into a ball, then place it on a parchment lined baking tray.
- Bake the tuna meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 meatballs, Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 443 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
TUNA PATTIES
Tuna patties are a classic frugal recipe to make when you're short on time but hungry for something delicious. Featuring canned tuna, mustard, and lemon, our tuna patties recipe will become a new family favorite!
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Budget Comfort Food Pantry Meal Quick and Easy Canned Tuna Fish Cakes Seafood Tuna
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Drain the tuna: Drain the liquid from the tuna cans. If you are using tuna packed in water, reserve a tablespoon of the tuna water, and add a teaspoon of olive oil to the tuna mixture in the next step.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 514 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize Makes 4 patties, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EASY TUNA BALL
This is a super easy recipe with only a few ingredients. Serve with crackers, chips or raw veggies. Chill time not included.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine ingredients and mix well.
- Shape into a ball.
- Chill 4 to 6 hours.
TUNA BALLS WITH PEA & SWEETCORN PASTA
If your children like fish fingers, they'll love these - and you can freeze the tuna balls too
Provided by Liz Franklin
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 40m
Yield Enough for 4 child portions
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the tuna balls, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Add the beaten egg and chives, then season with a pinch of salt and stir again until everything is well mixed.
- Form into 12 balls the size of ping-pong balls, then chill until you're ready to cook.
- Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, dropping in the peas for the last couple of minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the balls for 8-10 minutes, turning often, until they're golden brown. Drain them on kitchen paper and keep warm.
- Drain the pasta, return to the pan and add the corn. Heat gently for a minute, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Serve with ketchup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.78 milligram of sodium
BAKED TUNA BALLS
These tuna balls are very tasty, they can be made into 10-12 larger balls, or 30-40 smaller cocktail size balls (served with a cocktail picks). If you are one of those people (like myself) that just have to add garlic to everything, no matter what it is, then fresh minced garlic in any amount may be added to these if desired. This recipe can easily be doubled, I usually do if I am making, them into larger balls, for a snack or a main meal.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, or any size to fit the tuna balls.
- In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, onion, parsley, almonds, mustard, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and fresh garlic, or garlic powder (if using), do NOT add the crushed Corn Flakes cereal; combine well.
- Shape into 40 balls (for cocktail size) or larger balls, any size you desire.
- Roll completely and evenly in the crushed Corn Flakes cereal to coat well.
- Dip the coated balls completely in melted butter.
- Place on a baking sheet/pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes (for the cocktail size), and 20-25 minutes (depending on how large you make the balls) for the larger size, DON'T OVERBAKE, these do not take long to to get done.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and avoid tuna packed in vegetable oil, which can be higher in unhealthy fats.
- Use a food processor to save time: A food processor can quickly and easily combine all of the ingredients for the tuna balls. If you don't have a food processor, you can also use a fork or potato masher to mix the ingredients together.
- Chill the tuna balls before cooking: This will help them hold their shape better when they are frying.
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the tuna balls from sticking: If you don't have a nonstick skillet, you can grease a regular skillet with cooking spray.
- Cook the tuna balls over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the tuna balls with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include tartar sauce, ranch dressing, and ketchup.
Conclusion:
Tuna balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for casual gatherings or potlucks. With their simple ingredients and quick preparation time, tuna balls are a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna balls a try!
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