Tuna Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce
Portion Size: 4 oz.
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| ½ cup light mayonnaise | |
| ¼ cup fresh chives | Wash, trim and chop |
| 2 tablespoons fresh parsley | Wash, trim and mince |
| 1 tablespoon lemon juice | |
| ½ teaspoon paprika | |
| 2 ½ cups canned tuna | Drained, and measured |
| ½ cup bread crumbs | |
| RED PEPPER SAUCE: | |
| 1/2 cup sweet red pepper | Wash, trim and finely chop |
| 1/4 cup green onions | Wash, trim and finely chop (including green tops) |
| 1/4 cup Dijon mustard | |
| 1/4 cup light mayonnaise | |
| 1/4 cup light sour cream | |
| 2 tablespoons red onion | Wash, peeled and minced |
| 2 teaspoons parsley flakes | |
| 1 tablespoon lemon juice | |
| ¼ teaspoon salt | |
| ¼ teaspoon pepper | |
| 3 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 8 Lemon wedges | (optional garnish) |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, pepper, tuna and bread crumbs; mix well. | |
| 2 | Shape 1/4 cup full of tuna mixture into patties. | |
| 3 | Meanwhile, for sauce, in a blender of food processor, combine the red pepper, onions, mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, parsley, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cover and process until finely chopped. | Refrigerate until serving. |
| 4 | In a large skillet, heat ½ oil to medium high heat. | |
| 5 | Place half of the tuna cakes in skillet. | Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned (carefully turn the delicate cakes over) |
| 6 | Repeat with remaining oil and tuna cakes. Serve with sauce and lemon wedges. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 145° F for 15 seconds. |
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