Tuna Croquettes: 3 Recipes To Try
Tuna is a healthy food that can provide important nutrients. Both fresh and canned tuna provide significant amounts of omega 3 fatty acids and high biological value proteins that promote well-being. How about making tuna croquettes?
This versatile ingredient, suitable for many recipes, is the favorite base for many to prepare delicious croquettes. It is a traditional dish that can be offered as an aperitif or to accompany main meals. Find out 3 ways to prepare them below.
3 recipes to prepare tuna croquettes
There are many ways to make tuna croquettes, but if you want them to have an unbeatable flavor, you’ll have to enhance the main ingredient. How? It’s very simple, just chop the tuna well so that it blends well with the other ingredients. Let’s get started right away!
1. Tuna croquettes with parsley
Parsley gives a special touch to these tuna croquettes. Furthermore, this version is very easy to prepare. If you are short on time, it is perfect, because it will only take you 15 or 20 minutes to make them.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna (350 g)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (50 g)
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (100 g)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup of flour (100 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (to taste)
Method
- Drain the tuna thoroughly.
- Put the tuna in a deep bowl and mix it with the eggs, chopped parsley and breadcrumbs.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Then add the flour and continue to mix.
- When you have obtained the desired consistency, form the croquettes and fry them in plenty of hot oil or bake them in the oven.
2. Tuna and potato croquettes
Preparing these tuna and potato croquettes takes a little longer. The result, however, is so delicious that it will be worth it. Potatoes help give the croquettes crunchiness.
Ingredients
- 3 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoons of butter (30 g)
- 1 can of tuna (170 g)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of wheat flour (200 g)
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs (200 g)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro (30 g)
- 1 tablespoon of water (20 ml)
- Fry oil.
Method
- Peel and cut the potatoes. Then wash them and put them to cook in a pot with plenty of water. Salt to taste.
- When the water starts to boil, lower the heat and cook for another 15 minutes, until softened.
- Next, drain the potatoes and put them back in the pot.
- Add the spoons of butter and mash the potatoes until pureed. If necessary, add more salt.
- Then open the can of tuna and drain it. Chop the tuna with your hands and mix it with the potatoes.
- Add the chopped cilantro and an egg, then mix well.
- When the dough is ready, form the croquettes, place them on a baking sheet and let them rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Break the remaining eggs into a medium bowl. Add the tablespoon of water and beat everything vigorously.
- Pass each croquette in soft wheat flour and then dip them in the egg. Then pass them in the breadcrumbs.
- To finish, heat plenty of oil and fry the croquettes until golden brown. For a lighter cooking you can make them in the oven.
3. Croquettes stuffed with cream cheese
Do you want to delight your loved ones with special croquettes? Prepare this delicious version with cream cheese filling. The preparation steps are similar to the previous recipe: we will also use parsley and potatoes. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of cream cheese (120 g)
- 3 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 2 cans of natural tuna (370 g)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley (30 g)
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (30 g)
- 3 eggs for the breading
- 2 cups of breadcrumbs (400 g)
- Fry oil
Method
- Mix the mashed potatoes with half of the cream cheese.
- Then drain the tuna and add it to the mixture.
- Then add the other ingredients: egg, corn starch, chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
- After mixing the dough, form the croquettes with your hands and fill them with the cream cheese.
- Then, put them in the refrigerator to rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the eggs for breading in a bowl.
- Remove the croquettes from the refrigerator and pass them in the egg and breadcrumbs until the desired consistency is obtained.
- Finally, fry them in abundant oil or in the oven until golden brown.
If you want to add some variety to your dishes and include more fish in your diet, these croquettes are the perfect choice!
