Pepper-Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes
These spicy tuna fish cakes combine flaky canned tuna, mashed potato, onion, Dijon mustard, and herbs with a gentle cayenne heat. They fry in olive oil to form crisp, golden patties with a tender center, making a satisfying choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or casual meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pepper-Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place potato in a small pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam-dry in the pot for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork.
- 2
Add tuna, onion, egg, mustard, bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, and mix until well blended. Divide the tuna mixture into equal portions and shape into patties.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tuna patties and pan-fry until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Add tuna, onion, egg, mustard, bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, and stir until evenly combined. Divide the tuna mixture into eight equal portions and shape them into patties.
- 5
Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tuna patties and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 215.39 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 23.66 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 14.24 g 5%
- Total Fat 7.32 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.05 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.96 mg High 26%
- Sodium 290.76 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 19.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 412.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 13.99 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.69 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pepper Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Canned Tuna, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 215.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pepper-Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Canned Tuna, Cayenne Pepper, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pepper-Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 215.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pepper-Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pepper-Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes healthy?
- Pepper-Kicked Tuna Potato Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 215.39 calories and 23.66 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 290.76 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.05 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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