Best 7 Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey through time with our collection of old-fashioned tuna croquette recipes. These delectable morsels, reminiscent of a bygone era, offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients, these croquettes embody the essence of comfort food, evoking nostalgic memories with every bite.

Our recipes showcase a diverse range of tuna croquette variations, catering to different preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a traditionalist seeking the classic tuna and potato combination, or a health-conscious individual desiring a lighter version made with whole-wheat bread and Greek yogurt, we've got you covered.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the step-by-step process of creating these golden-brown treasures. From prepping the ingredients to shaping and frying the croquettes, our detailed instructions ensure success even for novice cooks.

So, gather your loved ones, put on your aprons, and let's embark on a journey into the past, one savory bite at a time. Let the irresistible aroma of these old-fashioned tuna croquettes fill your kitchen and create lasting memories around the dinner table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TUNA PATTIES



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These patties are great dipped in ketchup, mustard, or hot sauce. They are also great as a sandwich.

Provided by Phyllis Spencer Brixey

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Fish Cake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 tablespoons diced onion
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to make a paste. Fold in tuna and onion until well-mixed. Season with black pepper. Shape tuna mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 408.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TUNA PATTIES



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These tuna patties are easy and delicious!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 5 ounce cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Few drops hot sauce (optional)
25 Ritz crackers (finely crumbled (could use saltine crackers))
1/3 cup cooking oil (I use Canola)

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients in a bowl with a spoon except cooking oil. Heat oil in skillet until sizzling. Pat tuna mixture into patties with your hands. Brown in hot oil on both sides.
  • Turn down and continue cooking about ten minutes until crusty brown. Makes 5 to 6 patties depending on size you make them.

TUNA CROQUETTES



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This tuna croquettes recipe is one of our favorites. My husband and I grow our own cucumbers and dill, which makes the dish taste extra fresh. Reduced-fat mayonnaise and sour cream can be used in place of full-fat versions. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1 green onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving., In a small bowl, combine eggs, tuna, carrot, bread crumbs, green onion, parsley and pepper. Shape into x 2-in. logs; roll in remaining bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add half of croquettes; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat with remaining croquettes. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COMFORTING TUNA PATTIES



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My grandmother and mother made these tuna patties on Fridays during Lent. I'm not the biggest fan of tuna, but it's perfect in this dish. These patties are even good cold the next day, if there are any leftovers. -Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool., Stir in tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop 1/3 cup tuna mixture into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tuna patties in batches; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels., Freeze option: Freeze cooled tuna patties in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat tuna patties on a baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CRISPY TUNA CROQUETTES



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Tuna, panko, and fresh herbs are used to create delicious Spanish tapas-inspired bite-size croquettes with garlic aioli for dipping. Garnish with sprigs of parsley.

Provided by MariaTheSoaper

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 3h41m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 egg yolk, at room temperature
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons canola oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch Spanish paprika
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
1 (5 ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water (such as Bumble Bee®)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 dash ground nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Whisk egg yolk, garlic, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl until well-blended. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil and canola oil slowly, whisking constantly, until blended. Drizzle in remaining olive oil and canola oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Transfer aioli to the refrigerator.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in flour to make a paste, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk gradually until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tuna, parsley, chives, dill, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until mixture is the consistency of mashed potatoes, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread tuna mixture in a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and cool in refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
  • Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl.
  • Pour panko bread crumbs into a shallow dish.
  • Divide chilled tuna mixture into 8 equal portions; shape into cylinders or patties with lightly moistened hands. Dip cylinders into egg wash and roll in bread crumbs to coat. Arrange on a plate and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve alongside aioli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TUNA CROQUETTE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 31m

Yield 8 appetizer size croquettes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7-ounce) pouch albacore tuna, drained well and shredded by hand
2 green onions, chopped fine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
Olive oil, for sauteing

Steps:

  • Place the tuna, onions, mustard, eggs, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Divide the mixture into 8 rounds and set aside on a parchment lined half sheet pan. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Place the remaining bread crumbs into a pie plate. One at a time, coat each round in the panko on all sides.
  • Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the croquettes and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack set over a half sheet pan lined with paper towels. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

TASTY TUNA PATTIES



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If you're ever pressed for time, start with a couple cans of tuna and you'll have a delicious patty in no time that you can serve a number of different ways. Add them to buns with your favorite toppings for sandwiches, serve them alongside a fresh salad, or make smaller versions of them and serve them as appetizers with tartar sauce on the side. There are a lot of great flavor elements in these easy and versatile patties, but the quantities are small so the flavor still comes out pretty mild. If you're looking for a stronger flavor, increase quantities as you like!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 large eggs
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons finely diced celery
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon oil, divided, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, celery, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, mustard, pepper, and dill in a bowl; stir gently until fully and evenly combined. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, gently lay 2 tuna patties into the skillet. Don't over crowd - only add as many patties as comfortably fit with room to flip them.
  • Cook tuna patties until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed if they're cooking too quickly. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 329.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna for the best croquettes. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and has a firm texture.
  • Be sure to drain the tuna well before adding it to the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the croquettes from becoming too soggy.
  • Season the croquettes generously. This will help to give them a flavorful crust.
  • Use a light hand when breading the croquettes. Too much breading will make them greasy and heavy.
  • Fry the croquettes in hot oil until they are golden brown. This will help to ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Serve the croquettes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned tuna croquettes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both satisfying and flavorful. These croquettes are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a tasty and affordable meal, give this recipe a try.

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