Mediterranean Tuna Patties Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Drain the tuna of the water, put it in a medium mixing bowl and flake it with a fork.

2. 2

   Add in the garlic, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of panko, feta cheese, red onion, eggs, lemon juice and lemon zest, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, za'atar, salt, black pepper and parsley to the mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon until they are well combined.

4. 4

   Set out a shallow bowl. Add the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs to one of the shallow bowls.

5. 5

   Using your hands form the tuna mixture into 5 tuna cakes setting them on a large platter while you form the others.

6. 6

   Take each tuna cake and put each side into the breadcrumb mixture making sure to form the cake with the breadcrumbs on each side so it sticks well.

7. 7

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the tuna cakes and cook on each side for about 5 minutes using a spatula to push them down gently {this helps them stay in the cake form and not fall apart}. Once browned on one side flip and brown the other side until both sides are browned and firm.

8. 8

   Let sit for 3-4 minutes then serve with tzatziki sauce and lemon wedges.