Healthy Delicious Best Ever Tuna Burgers, these are so good and full of flavour you won’t even miss the meat. Tuna Burgers a new healthy Meal your whole family will love.
Tuna Burgers I make these at least once a week, a big favourite in our house. A quick and easy lunch or even dinner idea.
Now that the warmer weather is finally heading our way, I hope for most of you also, I have noticed that a few things have gotten a little tighter, pants tops whatever!
I have decided that I will stick to healthy or healthier choices for a while. At least until Easter when I get my hands on my favourite chocolate egg.
It is so much easier I find to eat healthier when our healthier choices taste amazing like this Borlotti Bean Salad. It has been a while since I made this Tuna Burger.
But since the return of my eldest daughter, the Journalist, who by the way is probably one of the healthiest eaters I know, I decided to lighten this Tuna Burger up a bit.
I added crushed cracker crumbs and light mayonnaise and of course Tuna packed in water. I added an egg, some chopped fresh parsley and of course chopped celery.
I added crushed cracker crumbs and light mayonaise and of course Tuna packed in water. I added an egg, some chopped fresh parsley and of course chopped celery.
I think it would be really yummy if you also added some chopped onion, but unfortunately onions are not one of my daughters foods of choice.
Healthy Delicious Best Ever Tuna Burgers
These Tuna Burgers make up so quick and cook even faster. They are absolutely delicious between two slices of pumpernickel bread or any bread of choice. Or if you decide to go really light, a tossed salad on the side would be the perfect combination.
If you are looking for another healthy fish dish grilled Salmon is another good choice. My daughter absolutely loved these Tuna Burgers and even asked when I was going to make them again!
I decided to share this amazing tuna burger recipe after I was told about the collaboration between famous vegan chef Tal Ronnen and the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas to create delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes for all the Wynn restaurants.
And since not all of us can go to Sin City and taste those dishes, after taking a look at the options Chef Ronnen’s menu offers, I chose to give his crab cake my own, personal touch. And voilà, this is how the tuna burger found its place on the blog.
Buon Appetito!
- 2 cans tuna (250 grams) in water and drained well
- 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs (I use saltine crackers using a blender to mash them) 125 grams
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1-2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise (more if desired) 125ml
- In a medium bowl add tuna and flake well with a fork, add cracker crumbs, egg, celery and mayonnaise.
- Form into patties (I made 5 patties), place in a lightly greased frying pan and cook on low-medium, approximately 4 minutes on each side until browned. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tanya says
My husband was nervous. But turned out to be great. Thank you. Delicious!!
Rosemary says
Hi Tanya, haha thanks so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.
Dirgni says
Thank you for this supe recepie ! I’ll gonna make it today
Rosemary says
Hi Dirgni, thank you, I hope you liked them.
Barbara Karr says
No Italians in our kitchens. Irish and Polish. This should tell you how old I am.Since we are Catholic I remember eating these patties on many a meatless occasions. Which was all Fridays, Holy days, and of course Lent.We made them with canned salmon also.I never grew tired of them and am always amazed at the reaction to them.Glad you are passing on (and updating) the recipe. There were other fish when available, but these remained my favorites.Even though meatless days are no longer mandated they hold fond memories of family and tradition.If ever you. want I will make room for you in my kitchen.Italians always welcome! Barb. (Best wishes)
Rosemary says
Hi Barbara, so glad you enjoyed them, and yes I remember no meat on Fridays too. Have a wonderful week.
Pamela says
Hi there does anyone know if you could freeze these?
Rosemary says
Hi Pamela, yes you can freeze them, but you should cook them first. Hope that helps.
Marcy Getz says
I have made these twice and, one word: terrific. I like to mix up the ingredients in the morning and put in the fridge. Later, it’s a simple and easy to prepare dish. I make smaller, about 12 patties. Also, I too use panko for their lightness, regular mayo because that’s all I have, and I add a bit of chili powder or Old Bay seasoning. My son likes them with Amish potato salad; I enjoy over a “supper” salad. They are also very pretty!
Rosemary says
Hi Marcy, so glad you enjoy them. Too bad I can’t get panko here, and my husband would love the hot pepper addition. Have a great day.
Janelle says
Mmm this was so good thank you!! I added a couple splashed of teriyaki, and green onion and garlic powder and it was soo delicious!
Rosemary says
Hi Janelle, what great additions I will have to try it too next time. So glad you enjoyed them.
Tara says
Thanks, this was the perfect light dinner we needed tonight. Only change I made was using panko crumbs instead of crackers, because that is what I had on hand. This was great!
Rosemary says
Hi Tara, so glad you enjoyed it, a great Summer Dinner too. Have a great week.
Krista says
Can you sub the crackers for something else? Like Oats?
Rosemary says
Hi Krista, I really don’t know I have always used either crackers or bread crumbs, you could try and let me know how it tastes.
Whitney says
I would have never thought to make tuna into a patty for a burger lie that! Looks delicious!
Rosemary says
Hi Whitney, thanks, they are really good.
Tina VanDeWeghe says
I usually make salmon burgers but, when I saw this I tried it and it was delicous! Thanks for the recipe!
Rosemary says
Hi Tina, thanks so glad you enjoyed them. Have a great week.
Margaret says
Can this recipe be halved using one can of tuna; with respect to the egg in particular.
Rosemary says
Hi Margaret, sure you could half it, you could use a small egg. Hope that helps.
Brian Jones says
I only started to use tinned fish since we moved to Hungary and these sound delicious, gotta give it a try!
Rosemary says
Hi Brian, tuna is really popular here also in the can. Hope you like them.
Megan Marlowe says
I just made salmon burgers the other day but I love Tuna. I’ll have to try your recipe next time with tuna! looks delicious!
Rosemary says
Hi Megan, we prefer the tuna burgers, enjoy.
Diane says
I’m not a big Tuna fan. These look so good i’m actually thinking if making them. I also have a daughter that would enjoy your healthier version!
Rosemary says
Hi Diane, hope you enjoy them let me know. Have a great weekend.
Renee says
I haven’t had a grilled tuna sandwich, tuna melt, or tuna burger in ages. It’s definitely time to make one!!
Rosemary says
Hi Renee, a great change from a meat burger! Have a great weekend.
Karen says
I have never had a tuna burger and now I’m wondering why not? I mean, I love crab cakes and tuna melts, so I definitely need to try this!
Rosemary says
Hi Karen, give it a try they are really good. A nice change.
Tina Marie says
My grandmother and mother used to make these when I was young using tuna packed in oil. I think I’ll try this but with left-over tuna steaks. Your recipe sounds delicious.
Rosemary says
Hi Tina Marie, that a good idea. Have a great weekend.
liz says
These sound delicious!! You e got me wondering what type of cracker crumbs you use? Ritz, Saltine or something else? I don’t believe I have ever seen cracker crumbs sold in the stor, but then again I have never looked for them. In your opinion, which type of cracker works best?
Rosemary says
Hi Liz, I use saltine crackers and I mash them myself with a blender, for sure here in Italy, you can’t get cracker crumbs. Have a great day. 🙂
Suzette says
I so can’t wait to try this…..sounds amazing! I have a bone to pick with you, though. When you have the most amazing tuna in Italy which is packed in heart healthy olive oil, why on God’s green Earth would you use tuna packed in water???!!! In my opinion, this is sacrilege!!! LOL!!! I will be trying this recipe but will be using tuna packed in extra virgin olive oil. I am so drooling right now!! 😉
Rosemary says
Hi Suzette, I know guilty as charged, actually I buy both, I blame packed in water on my daughters :). Hope you enjoy it.
Byron Thomas says
Thank you for sharing this… I have been looking for a tuna patty for so long. My coworker brings salmon patties to work, but I’m not a fan of salmon… the tuna, I will certainly try!
Rose says
Hi Byron, thank you I hope you enjoy these tuna burgers. Have a great day!
bel @ Mums Take Five says
Yum! my kids love Tuna …. LOVE tuna. My son will take tuna burger patties to school for lunch. Yours are slightly different and i have celery so i’ll give them a go ! Thanks for sharing with us for The Sunday Brunch Magazine, we look forward to sharing your work, Bel & Eliza xx