Cristobal's Baja Style Tuna Cakes

Prep Time: 40 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 6

These are similar to crab cakes but are a delicious variation in Baja Mexican style! Despite quite a few ingredients, these are simple, fast and easy, Great for a quality unique appetizer!

Ingredients:

1 (6 ounce) can of quality tuna

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

2 eggs

2 slices of good quality bread (crumbled)

1 (4 ounce) can green chilies or 4 ounces anaheim chilies

2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts (optional)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/2-1 teaspoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon dried chives

1 small fresh green onion, chopped

1 small garlic clove, chopped

1 pinch cumin

1 pinch salt and pepper

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1/2 cup of any salsa

2 -3 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce

1/2-3/4 teaspoon any hot sauce

1 pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

1 teaspoon jalapeno juice, from jar (optional)

Directions:

1. Cakes:.
2. Mix all ingredients (except butter) in a bowl. Consistency should be moldable when squeezed (hold shape) if otherwise add either more liquid or dry ingredients as necessary.
3. Refrigerate for 1/2 to 1 hour.
4. Pat and form into cakes.
5. Fry on a skillet or in a large pan in 2 Tbsp butter (more or less) set to medium low to medium heat.
6. For my electric skillet this is 300°F.
7. Fry until golden, approximately 5 minutes per side.
8. Serve with sauce on top and/or to the side of the cakes while still warm or even when cold.
9. Garnish can be a bit of lime and cilantro leaves.
10. Enjoy!

By RecipeOfHealth.com