Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (2024)

Adapted from a recipe I saw on the new Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course show I watched the other day, I decided to try out his Spicy Tuna Fishcakes. I didn’t have exact measurements and just winged it and they turned out absolutely delicious!


These fishcakes are super easy to make, healthy, gluten-free and very inexpensive using simple pantry items. If that alone hasn’t convinced you to try them…then let me tell you how delicious and addictive they are to eat (especially with the dipping sauce!). If you like Thai and Asian flavors, then these fishcakes are definitely for you!

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Spicy Tuna Fishcakes

2014-11-30 22:16:45

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A recipe for fishcakes are super easy to make, healthy, gluten-free and very inexpensive using simple pantry items. If you like Thai and Asian flavors, then these fishcakes are definitely for you!

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Ingredients

  1. 2 (7oz) cans Tuna
  2. 1 Chili pepper (I used a Habanero)
  3. 3 cloves garlic
  4. 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
  5. 2 green onions
  6. 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  7. 1 tbsp fish sauce
  8. 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
  9. 2 eggs
  10. 2 tbsp oil for frying

Instructions

  1. – Drain 2 cans of solid white tuna and add it to a mixing bowl.
  2. – Finely dice a chili pepper (de-seed it for less heat) and add to the tuna. (I used a habanero coz, that’s all I had at home at the time. Since it’s a very hot chili pepper I didn’t chop up the whole thing, stopping just before I reached the seeds and called it good.)
  3. – Mince the garlic cloves and add that to the tuna as well.
  4. – Peel and grate about 1/4 tsp of fresh ginger directly into the bowl.
  5. – Finely slice the green onion, chop the cilantro and them to the mix.
  6. – Add the fish sauce to the bowl and mix everything together with a fork. (I started with 1/2 tbsp of fish sauce, gave the mix a taste, then added another 1/2 tablespoon.)
  7. – Drizzle a little chilli oil (optional) over the top.
  8. – Whisk the two eggs well, add it to the tuna and mix it all well.
  9. – Using your hands take handful of the tuna mixture and make a ball about 2 inches big and flatten them out gently making patties. (Don’t pack the mix too hard. Instead with a loose hand, simple shape the patties till they barely stick together. You want them light and airy not dense.)
  10. – Heat some oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat and carefully fry the fishcakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they turn golden. You want to be very careful while flipping them over as they are quite delicate.
  11. – Serve with some sweet-salty cilantro dipping sauce.

By Noreen Hiskey

Adapted from PictureTheRecipe.com

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Sweet-Salty Cilantro Dipping Sauce

2014-11-30 22:18:11

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Ingredients

  1. 1 tsp sugar
  2. 3 tsp fish sauce
  3. 1 tsp chili oil (or sesame oil)
  4. Juice of 1/4 lime
  5. 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. – Mix all the above ingredients together and serve as a dipping sauce with the fishcakes.

By Noreen Hiskey

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  1. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (16)sayuri says

    It was really tasty and easy to do. I found your website a few days ago and I like it. A recipe with pictures – definitely cool.

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  2. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (17)alexis says

    Love your website truly my favorite :] Do you have middle eastern recipes?

    Reply

  3. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (19)Christina says

    I just finished making this, i baked them instead of frying. It was so quick and easy to make, and it taste awesome! love the website.

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  4. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (20)Heidi says

    Great recipe. Your picture is of canned chicken tho. 🙂

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (21)Noreen says

      Lol! No, it’s Chicken Of The Sea brand tuna in the picture. I assure you it was tuna 🙂

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      • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (22)Stephen says

        It also says albacore under the words chicken.

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (23)Usha says

      It’s a brand name ‘Chicken if the Sea’, it’s ‘Tuna’ written under that ?… tastes great…

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  5. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (24)Hanna says

    What kind of sauce is fish sauce?

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (25)Noreen says

      Hanna fish sauce is exactly as the name suggest a sauce made from fermented salted fish (anchovies mostly). It is easily available in the Asian section of any supermarket and comes in many brands. Refer to the bottle in the ingredient photo above.

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  6. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (26)Ellie says

    Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (27)Patrice says

    These are great. Im allergic to eggs and replaced with mayonnaise. I make a different version all time with onions and green pepper. Good but not as flavorful as this recipe. Not sure why i can tolerate mayonnaise and not an egg.

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    • Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (28)Linda says

      Mayonnaise is made from eggs. Egg yolk and oil, literally.

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  8. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (29)Heather G. says

    I have prepared this recipe twice already. They tasted great. I found them little difficult to turn in the frying pan. I think that I will bake them instead. Less mess and easy clean up.

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  9. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (31)GEORGIA STAVRAKOU says

    I have just found out that I am run out of fish sauce. Would it be a problem if I added oyster sauce instead?

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  10. Spicy Tuna Fishcakes | Picture the Recipe (32)afra says

    Super tasty. Really enjoyed them – made them for lunch today with just some plain stir fried onion, oxheart cabbage with a little soy sauce. I am sure I will be making these again!! Thank you so much!

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FAQs

Why are my fishcakes mushy? ›

Make sure that the mashed potatoes are dry and fluffy (preferably without any added milk or butter), as if the mash is too wet then the fishcakes can be difficult to handle and may become too soft when they are defrosted.

How do you know when fishcakes are cooked? ›

Fry, adjusting the heat as needed, until one side of the cakes is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn and brown the other side. Peek into one of the cakes to be sure it's cooked through and then keep the batch warm in the oven while you fry the rest. Right before serving, squeeze lime juice over the fishcakes.

How many calories are in homemade tuna fish cakes? ›

Tuna fishcakes are super-easy, quick and cheap. You can also make and freeze them. Serve with a crispy salad, rice or vegetables for a tasty and filling dinner. Each fishcake provides 170kcal, 10g protein, 19g carbohydrate (of which 1.5g sugars), 5.5g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 2g fibre and 0.6g salt.

What seasoning is good for tuna? ›

By Mark Bittman. Here, grilled tuna is smothered with a mixture of flavorful herbs, made more potent by the addition of chopped olives and a little raw garlic. A mix of parsley, basil, chives, chervil and marjoram, for example, would be splendid, as would one of cilantro, mint and basil.

Which tastes better tuna in oil or water? ›

In the end, it comes down to taste: Tuna packed in water will be more neutral and, well, watery, while olive oil will have some peppery richness that can complement that tuna.

What is the best binder for fish cakes? ›

A classic choice is breadcrumbs, but you could integrate crushed up crackers, almond flour, or even mashed (or smashed) potatoes into your fish cake mix. Not only will these ingredients help to hold your fish cake together; they'll help to keep your cakes from becoming dense pucks of protein.

How to stop fishcakes from falling apart? ›

Why do my fish cakes fall apart? - Quora. Increase the potato content, add some flour, but be careful, this can affect the taste. Use a potato that is floury, starchy. Breadcrumbs will also work.

How to cook fish cakes without them falling apart? ›

Originally Answered: How do you keep fish cakes from falling apart? Let them cook & stop playing with them while they are cooking. If you touch them more than 2 times during cooking, it's too many. Place in pan, flip, done.

What is the pink in fish cake? ›

This processed roll is primarily made of frozen surimi (processed, pureed whitefish), while the pink swirl comes from food coloring. Invented in the 1800s and prepared by slicing and steaming, narutomaki has a history of gracing traditional noodle soups, such as ramen and soba.

Are fish cakes good for you? ›

Light on the stomach and easy to digest, Fish Cakes are also a healthy addition to your diet as they are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Here we share a Fish Cake recipe that is flavourful and easy to make. You can also make this recipe as a snack for a birthday party or a kitty party.

Can you undercook a fish cake? ›

So, you can cook whole fish to preference or pink in the middle, as long as the outside is fully cooked. Products made from minced fish, such as fish cakes, must be cooked thoroughly to make them safe to eat. This is because they can contain harmful bacteria throughout.

How do you keep tuna patties from falling apart? ›

It's also a good idea to chill your tuna patty mixture in the fridge for about 20 minutes before you do any cooking. This will help them stick together better and keep them firm while you're cooking and flipping your patties on the stove or the grill.

Are Fish Cakes good for high cholesterol? ›

Smoked fish is great for lowering cholesterol - and these oven baked haddock fish cakes are as delicious as they are healthy - a truly great low fat dinner recipe!

How much sugar is in a fish cake? ›

Nutritional Information
Typical ValuesPer 100gOne fishcake (134g**)
Sugars0.8g1.1g
Fibre0.7g1.0g
Protein9.8g13.1g
Salt0.56g0.75g
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How do you eat tuna if you don't like the taste? ›

Add a can of tomato sauce. Add the tuna (drained), a teaspoon of oregano, salt and pepper.

How to spice up a tuna sandwich? ›

Amped Up Classic – Start with the traditional combination of tuna plus a little light mayonnaise, then add bread and butter pickles, hard-boiled egg, celery, green onions, and coarse-grain mustard. Sriracha Spiced – Spice is nice with Albacore.

What takes the fishy taste out of tuna? ›

This can be done by cooking the fish in foil or by adding other ingredients to the recipe that will help to mask the strong fishy taste of the fish. Also, you can marinate the fish in a mixture of lemon juice, vinegar, and water for 30 minutes. This will help to neutralize the fishy taste.

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