Description
Alton Brown’s tuna croquettes blend crispy exterior with tender, flavorful interior. Seasoned breadcrumbs and perfectly mixed ingredients create a delightful seafood appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pouch (198 g / 7 oz) albacore tuna, drained well and shredded
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Blend flaked tuna, jalapeños, eggs, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and panko breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and uniform in texture.
- Shaping and Resting: Form the mixture into 8 compact rounds directly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to set and slightly firm up at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Breading Process: Roll each tuna round comprehensively in remaining panko breadcrumbs, ensuring complete and even coating across all surfaces.
- Cooking Technique: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium heat until it reaches a shimmering, translucent state. Carefully place breaded croquettes into the hot oil, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Serving Preparation: Transfer croquettes to a wire rack positioned over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal crispness and temperature.
Notes
- Chill for Firmness: Letting croquettes rest at room temperature helps bind ingredients and prevents falling apart during frying.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown crust without burning or undercooking the interior.
- Drain Excess Oil: Using a wire rack over paper towels prevents soggy bottoms and keeps croquettes crispy.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy croquettes warm within 2-3 minutes of cooking to preserve optimal texture and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg