Tuna Croquette

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Tuna, Surprise!

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (70)

Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 appetizer size croquettes

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 31 min

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Ingredients

1 (7-ounce) pouch albacore tuna, drained well and shredded by hand
2 green onions, chopped fine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
Olive oil, for sauteing

Directions

Place the tuna, onions, mustard, eggs, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Divide the mixture into 8 rounds and set aside on a parchment lined half sheet pan. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Place the remaining bread crumbs into a pie plate. One at a time, coat each round in the panko on all sides.

Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the croquettes and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack set over a half sheet pan lined with paper towels. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

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recipe Tuna Croquette
Jason Tallahassee, FL 02-06-2010
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Superb Recipe and Modifiable
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. It is easy to make and provides some truly good eats. My wife isn't a tuna fan, but this was easily... modified into chicken croquettes with some canned chicken. I like to add a quarter cup more panko to the recipe calls for. I also like to bread the croquettes, let them rest and then re-bread them a second time. A++ ABRead more
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Beverly Puyallup, WA 01-28-2010
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Tasty and easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I knew when I saw this on the air, that I would like it. My daughter's new favorite food is "tuna pancakes". My only... comment is that it needs a little more zip, and that there is NO WAY to get 8 rounds from 7 oz. I do use canned tuna well drained, 2 cans of 5 oz, and can only get 4. Thanks!Read more
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TRISH toms river, NJ 01-22-2010
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Kid and Budget friendly
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I took the last commenters suggestion and made tuna melts on english muffins. That and a salad and everyone was happy... including my wallet!Read more
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nancye san diego, CA 01-13-2010
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Great tuna melt for quick easy dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love this recipe. It is quick when I get home from work, slice some heirloom tomatoes, top with cheese, brown in broiler and... serve with vege. Can't beat it!Read more
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Jeff Indianapolis, IN 01-13-2010
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Very good appetizer or make bigger for sandwiches
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe for the first time.. I did notice the 1 egg worked perfect and I can see that it would've been maybe too... wet with 2 eggs. I added a bit of smoked paprika and cayenne to my mixture and used chipotle mustard it came out very good with a little zing. If you like things a little spicier give it a try! Great recipe.Read more
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jess douglasville, AZ 01-07-2010
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Excellent!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was a little worried because it looked a little wet but they cooked up great. This is my new favorite recipe. You gotta... give them a try!!!Read more