Tuna Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce

Portion Size: 4 oz. plus 1 tablespoon sauce

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 cups, water packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup green onionsWash, trim and finely chop (including green tops)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 Eggs 
½ cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel(optional) 
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons oil
Lemon slices (optional)
Sauce:2 Tablespoons margarine or butt2 Tablespoons flour1/2 Cup low sodium chicken broth2 Tablespoons lemon juice1/2 Teaspoon dill weed

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large bowl toss together tuna, breadcrumbs, onions and Dijon mustard.  
2In a small bowl beat together egg and milk; stir in lemon peel and lemon juice.  Stir into tuna mixture; toss until moistened. 
3With lightly flour hands, shape mixture into 16 two-inch patties.  
4In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil to medium high heat.
5Sauté patties, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per sideCook until internal temperature reaches 165° F for 15 seconds. Keep warm.  
6For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt margarine
7Add flour and stir. Add broth, lemon juice, and dill.
8Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until thick
9For each serving, spoon over sauce tuna cakes. Top with lemon slices

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates