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Spicy Lime Tuna Cakes with Yogurt Sauce

A delicious way to enjoy canned tuna! These spicy lime tuna cakes are made with garlic, onions, chili powder, fresh lime juice then served with a simple yogurt sauce and arugula salad. Guys! These spicy lime tuna cakes are SO flavorful! Growing up, I wasn’t always the biggest…

  • Ready 25 minutes
  • Serves 4 patties
  • Prep 15 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
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Spicy Lime Tuna Cakes with Yogurt Sauce

Guys! These spicy lime tuna cakes are SO flavorful!

Growing up, I wasn’t always the biggest fan of tuna. Granted, if there was a hurricane and there was no power – canned tuna was life. #MiamiLife

I will say however my mom always made sure to flavor up tuna as best as possible so that was always a win.

In the same spirit, I bring you this quick, easy, deliciously healthy way to enjoy canned (or pouches of) tuna!

And if you’re wondering, yes, they’re as easy to make as they sound, I promise. You know I will never steer you wrong!

Once you empty out the tuna into a bowl (or into a food processor), you mash it up with all the ingredients. Make patties, pan fry them with a little bit of olive oil and that’s it! The yogurt sauce compliments the spiciness of the tuna cakes so perfectly. And the arugula salad? So fresh and so (clean clean) lemony.

This entire meal is an explosion of flavor and perfect for any time of the week.

I can’t wait for you guys to make this!

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A 10-inch skillet perfect for cooking all kinds of dishes! It’s non-stick, with a wide flat bottom for frying, sautéing, or browning.

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Recipe

Spicy Lime Tuna Cakes with Yogurt Sauce

A delicious way to enjoy canned tuna! These spicy lime tuna cakes are made with garlic, onions, chili powder, fresh lime juice then served with a simple yogurt sauce and arugula salad.

  • Serves 4 patties
  • Prep 15 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
  • Total 25 minutes

Ingredients

Spicy Lime Tuna Cakes

  • 9 ounces good quality canned tuna (I used Blue Harbor Wild Albacore Tuna with Sea Salt – it's my fave!)
  • 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (depending on spicy preference)
  • Juice from 2 limes (divided)
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Yogurt Sauce

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, add tuna, red onion, garlic, chili powder, and juice from 1 lime. Stir to mix. Add bread crumbs, egg, and salt + pepper to taste. Mix all together until well combined. Shape the tuna mixture into 1-inch thick patties.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat and pan fry tuna patties for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, add Greek yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, dill, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Toss arugula with remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining tablespoon lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve tuna cakes with yogurt sauce, lime wedges and arugula salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving1 patty
  • Calories264 kcal
  • Carbohydrates13 g
  • Protein18 g
  • Fat16 g
  • Saturated Fat3 g
  • Cholesterol71 mg
  • Sodium247 mg
  • Potassium301 mg
  • Fiber2 g
  • Sugar3 g
  • Vitamin A506 IU
  • Vitamin C14 mg
  • Calcium91 mg
  • Iron2 mg