Tuna Cakes with Tartar Style Sauce

Portion Size: 4 oz. plus 1 tablespoon sauce

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 cups, water packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup green onionsWash, trim and finely chop (including green tops) Optional
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 Eggs
½ cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons oil
Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste.

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.
6In a bowl combine ingredients for the sauce. Chill
7For each serving, spoon over sauce tuna cakes.

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

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