Recipe of Tuna croquettes
Tuna croquettes are an easy, economical and versatile recipe that appeals to both young and old. Tuna, a very popular ingredient in cooking, is combined here with onion, red pepper and cilantro to create croquettes that are juicy on the inside and golden on the outside. This preparation is ideal as an appetizer, starter or main course accompanied by a salad or mashed potatoes. Its origins date back to the tradition of reusing leftovers, but today they have become a classic of home cooking.
The recipe we present is perfect for those looking for a quick and tasty option. With just a few ingredients, such as canned tuna, egg, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, you will achieve irresistible croquettes. The key is to sauté the onion and pepper to enhance their flavor, and to mix all the ingredients well until you get a homogeneous dough that is easy to shape.
These tuna croquettes are ideal for any occasion: from an informal weekday meal to a gathering with friends. In addition, you can adapt them to your taste by adding other ingredients such as olives, capers or even a touch of spice. Go ahead and prepare them and surprise everyone with their delicious flavor!
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Chop small onions and peppers, and sauté until the onion is translucent, season with salt and pepper. Book.
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2
Drain the tuna and crumble it in a bowl, mix with the sautéed onion and pepper, add finely chopped cilantro, egg, bread and grated cheese, mix well as if kneading with your hands.
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3
By having everything very well integrated, start to form balls the size of a golf ball, and crush them to form our croquettes. Do the same with the whole mixture and brown on both sides in a pan with not too much hot oil. Brown to taste and serve warm with whatever side dish you want. And bon appetit because they are delicious.