Pesto Tuna Cakes

Pesto Tuna cakes are a delicious food that captures the hearts and taste buds of many seafood lovers. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. In just 30 minutes, make easy tuna patties for your entire family!

Pesto Tuna cakes are the perfect solution for those who love a good meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve this during the Easter holiday season or for New Year’s to ring in the new year, the right way.

Read here for advice on how to eat fish safely for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you’re looking for more seafood recipes, try Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole, Air Fryer Tuna Melt, and Tuna Pasta Salad.

Why We Love This Best Tuna Fish Cake Recipe

Are you a seafood lover? Do you enjoy indulging in the savory flavors of tuna fish? Then it’s time to try this ultimate seafood delight. Serve tuna patties with different sauces like lemon aioli, tartar sauce or Creamy Sriracha Sauce.

• 30-Minute Meal: Make your meal from start to finish in the easiest 30 minutes ever.
• Easy Ingredients: The majority of ingredients are already likely sitting in your pantry at home.
• Makes Great Leftovers: Make yourself tuna burgers or sandwiches to switch things up the next day.

Ingredient Notes to Make Tuna Patties

• Egg: Egg works well as a binding agent to help hold together your crispy tuna patties.
• Capers: Capers will give bold, tangy saltiness to your tuna patties.
• Pesto: Make your own basil pesto sauce or use a jar variety.
• Panko: A crispy panko breadcrumb gives this crispy cake.
• Tuna in Oil: For this canned tuna patty recipe, tuna in oil is better than tuna in water because it holds more flavor and is more moist in comparison.

See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for Crispy Cooked Tuna Recipe

Everyone loves this recipe because the tuna cakes are tender on the inside and are the best tuna patties for dinner any night of the week. This tuna cake recipe makes for an easy dinner that will have you going back to make a second batch!

• Salmon: Salmon turns this recipe up a notch with its delicious flavor.
• Tuna: Albacore Tuna, and light tuna to make tuna cakes.
• Crackers: Crackers are a great replacement for bread crumbs. Just crush them up for this easy recipe.
• Flavors: Add whatever you see fit. Add more flavors to the fish like dried parsley, minced garlic or garlic powder, or hot sauce into the tuna mixture.

How to Make Crispy Keto Easy Tuna Patties Seafood Recipes

This simple tuna recipe is a keto, healthy dinner idea that is sure to please. Fry the patties and cook for a few minutes on each side to make the best tuna patty recipe ever with easy canned tuna.

These are the basic steps for making Pesto Tuna Cakes. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Step 1: Combine and Mix Ingredients

First, drain the tuna and then place the drained tuna in a bowl, combine olive oil, 1 large egg, capers, and pesto sauce together. Mix ingredients together until well combined.

Step 2: Divide and Form

Next, divide the mixture to form 16 patties. Then, form your mixture into thick patties.

Step 3: Dip and Coat

Place breadcrumbs in a separate bowl and dip each side of the tuna cake into the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 4: Heat the Olive Oil in Skillet

Now, heat about a 1/4 inch of canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Then when the oil is hot, place the tuna cakes in batches.

Step 5: Fry Patties

Finally, continue frying until golden brown for about 5 minutes per side.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Totally optional, but you can squeeze delicious lemon juice or grate lemon zest on top of your tuna cakes. Top with fresh parsley as a great garnish.

Recipe FAQs to Make Keto Albacore Tuna Patties

What to Serve with the Best Tuna Cake Recipe

• Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
• Easy Caesar Salad
• Air Fryer Garlic Bread