Easy Low-Carb Tuna and Mackerel Cakes Recipe

Name: Easy Low-Carb Tuna and Mackerel Cakes Recipe
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can mackerel in brine, drained; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 2 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®); 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil; 1 (3.5 ounce) bag pork rinds, crushed; butter-flavored cooking spray

Looking for a flavorful, crispy, and low-carb dish? These tuna and mackerel cakes are perfect! Enjoy them as an appetizer or a main course with sautéed vegetables and a salad. Serve with your favorite tartar sauce or fish-friendly sauce.

Total time25 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield8

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix together mackerel, onion, tuna, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, Dijon mustard, seasoning blend, paprika, and basil. Gradually add pork rind crumbs, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until the mixture binds. Shape into balls, then flatten into ½-inch-thick cakes.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place the cakes in the skillet in batches, ensuring each cake is also lightly coated with cooking spray.
Cook the cakes until golden brown, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side. Gently flatten the cakes with a fork. Flip and cook the other side until browned, another 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining cakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 242 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 593 mg
Protein Content: 25 g
Cholesterol Content: 103 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g