Tuna Olive Croquettes Recipes

CRISPY TUNA CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Whisk egg yolk, garlic, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl until well-blended. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil and canola oil slowly, whisking constantly, until blended. Drizzle in remaining olive oil and canola oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Transfer aioli to the refrigerator.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in flour to make a paste, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk gradually until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tuna, parsley, chives, dill, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until mixture is the consistency of mashed potatoes, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread tuna mixture in a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and cool in refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
• Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl.
• Pour panko bread crumbs into a shallow dish.
• Divide chilled tuna mixture into 8 equal portions; shape into cylinders or patties with lightly moistened hands. Dip cylinders into egg wash and roll in bread crumbs to coat. Arrange on a plate and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
• Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve alongside aioli.

TUNA CROQUETTE

Steps:

• Place the tuna, onions, mustard, eggs, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Divide the mixture into 8 rounds and set aside on a parchment lined half sheet pan. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Place the remaining bread crumbs into a pie plate. One at a time, coat each round in the panko on all sides.
• Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the croquettes and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack set over a half sheet pan lined with paper towels. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

TUNA CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving., In a small bowl, combine eggs, tuna, carrot, bread crumbs, green onion, parsley and pepper. Shape into x 2-in. logs; roll in remaining bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add half of croquettes; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat with remaining croquettes. Serve with sauce.

TUNA & OLIVE CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Drain the tuna and measure the liquid. Add enough milk to equal 1/4 cup liquid. Whisk into flour mixture, cooking until thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in tuna and olives. Refrigerate the mixture until cold.
• Shape 1/4 cup of the mixture into a patty. Coat with flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
• Fry in a little hot oil in a skillet, turning once or twice, until crisp and golden outside, a total of about 6 minutes per side.

OLD FASHIONED TUNA CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Combine tuna mixture and form into croquettes.
• Chill a few hours before frying.
• Brown both sides in butter. Cover and cook on low 10 minutes.
• Combine sauce ingredients and heat on stove or in microwave.
• Serve sauce over croquettes.