I’m sure most of you have had tuna or salmon patties at some point in life, and the dish has probably earned a mediocre “meh” review at best for most folks.  Sure, it’s great to keep the canned fishes in the pantry for scraping a meal together when you are in need of going to the grocery store or the food budget is tight but I enjoy the the whole meal, mainly the sides though, you know, the ones with mac and cheese and green beans or fried okra and corn.  I decided my just average tuna patty needed kicking up a notch!

INGREDIENTS:

2 – 12 oz cans of tuna in water (I used one solid white and one chunk light)

2 eggs, beaten

1 T Cajun seasoning (I use Old Bay or Slap Ya Mama)

1 t garlic powder

1/2 c corn flake crumbs (or your favorite)

Panko Crumbs for dredging

DIRECTIONS:

Drain tuna and combine with remaining ingredients except the Panko crumbs.  Form large patties and dredge in the Panko crumbs, coating both sides.  Heat skillet with about a 1/2 inch of oil to medium-high heat and fry patties until golden brown.

Makes 5-6 large patties

Note:  Adjust spices to your taste.  If your seasoning does not contain salt just add it extra.  I fried the patties in peanut oil and served with fried okra, corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes, onions and Margaret Holmes seasoned red beans and rice.  Delicious!