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Paleo Tuna Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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4.88 from 16 votes

Paleo Tuna Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Video)

Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

For Tuna Cakes:

  • 2 cans Genova Seafood Tuna drained
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup scallions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers chopped
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 egg + 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

For Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:

  • 1 cup roasted red pepper roasted at home, or jarred
  • 1/4 cup good quality mayonnaise
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In large mixing bowl add all ingredients, and mix until combined thoroughly.
  • Scoop approximately 1/4 cup tuna mixture. Invert onto work surface; gently pat into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Repeat with remaining tuna mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add tuna cakes to pan in batches; cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until bottoms are golden.
  • Make sauce: Place red peppers, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in blender and blend on high until combined. Pour into serving container and add herbs.
  • Serve tuna cakes hot with sauce, or cool and store for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 2.3g