Description
These white tuna balls are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. Made with canned white albacore tuna, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, these tuna balls are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful seafood treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) white albacore tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape Tuna Balls: Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a plate or tray.
- Cook Tuna Balls: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the tuna balls in batches for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and heated through, turning occasionally.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked tuna balls to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can bake the tuna balls at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 18 minutes for a lighter version.
- For a gluten-free option, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tuna balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
