Tuna Croquettes With Lemon Caper Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 8 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Looking for something new to do with tuna today, and at the suggestion of notyourmomma and lunasea, I decided on Tuna Croquettes. These croquettes are based on a recipe by Alton Brown. I changed it somewhat to accomodate what I had on hand to use, and, I had way more tuna than his recipe called for! Read more ! The outer coating of panko bread crumbs is from the original recipe, and it really made them! Gave a great crispy texture on the outside. The lemon caper sauce is mine, based on a sauce that a local restaurant serves with a grilled tuna steak sandwich. These were a big hit, and will make often. Ingredients:
2 12 oz cans white albacore tuna, in water, drained well |
scant 1/4 c yellow onion, choped fine |
about 1-2 t finely chopped red pepper (i was using up a couple of strips i had left over in the veggie bin) |
3 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1 large egg, beaten |
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
sprinkling of dried parsley |
sprinkling of old bay seasoning |
1/4 c +/- italian seasoned bread crumbs |
1/2 c panko bread crumbs |
olive oil, for sauteing |
lemon caper sauce |
1/4 c dukes real mayo |
2 t sour cream |
1 t capers, chopped |
juice and zest from 1/4 a lemon |
Directions:
1. CROQUETTES
2. Place the tuna, onions, pepper, mustard, eggs, lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley, Old Bay, and 1/4 cup of the Italian bread crumbs into a medium mixing bowl and mix by hand to combine.
3. Sprinkle in more bread crumbs if needed for patties to take form.
4. Divide the mixture into 8 rounds and set aside on a parchment lined half sheet pan.
5. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. (An important step...due to the lemon juice the mixture is somewhat wet).
6. Place the Panko bread crumbs into a pie plate.
7. One at a time, coat each round in the panko on all sides.
8. Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat until shimmering.
9. Add the croquettes and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
10. Remove to a cooling rack set over a half sheet pan lined with paper towels.
11. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
12. LEMON CAPER SAUCE
13. Stir all ingredients together
14. (lite mayo and sourcream can be used)
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