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    Home » Dairy Free Keto » Lemon Dill Tuna Patties

    Published: Aug 16, 2018 · Modified: Apr 12, 2020 by Carolyn

    Lemon Dill Tuna Patties

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    I officially declare these the best tuna patties ever! These healthy keto tuna burgers are easy to make, delicious, and a very family friendly recipe. A great way to get a little more fish in your low carb diet. Less than 2g carbs per serving. This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill.

    Keto Tuna Patties on a white plate with lemon slices, mayonnaise, and dill

    Tuna salad is a staple in our house and I probably make it at least once every 2 weeks. It’s keto, it’s easy, my kids like it, and…it’s incredibly boring. I am so very much a tuna salad fan but it’s not the most exciting meal and I make it mostly because it’s a good way to get some fatty fish into my kids. So it’s what I make on the fly when I can’t think of much else and I need to get some healthy protein into them without too much struggle. I can easily serve it with lettuce wraps, keto crackers, or some instant keto english muffins and they will be happy.

    But a few weeks ago, as I pulled out a few cans of tuna from the cupboard, I nearly put myself to sleep. The thought of just mashing up some tuna with some mayo and a sprinkle of salt and pepper bored me to tears. I needed to do something different with that fish, just to shake things up a bit.

    Lemon Dill Tuna Patties in a stack with mayo, capers, and dill

    Enter these delicious keto tuna cakes. Or tuna burgers. Or tuna patties. Whatever you want to call them.

    I rummaged through my fridge and my cupboards, pulling out lemon, fresh dill, and some Bob’s Red Mill almond flour as a binder. More often than not, I am grabbing that almond flour to make something sweet, but it’s amazing in savory recipes too. I forget about that sometimes – it’s wonderful when you need to add a little bulk to meatballs and meatloaf and it worked perfectly in these tuna patties. You could probably sub in Bob’s Red Mill Coconut Flour too but you’d only want about 1 ½ tablespoons.

    Not a fan of tuna? Try these Chicken Cakes and sub the bread crumbs for almond flour!

    Squeezing lemon over a stack of low carb tuna cakes

    How to Make Low Carb Tuna Patties

    • Be sure to use sustainable tuna such as Wild Planet, which is pole and line caught and lower in mercury.
    • Drain the tuna very well. Wild Planet says you don’t need to drain it and that’s true for tuna salad but it’s best to drain it for these tuna burgers.
    • Use a low carb binder such as almond flour or coconut flour, to help the patties hold their shape.
    • Good health mayonnaise, such as Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil mayo, helps make the tuna burgers moist and delicious.
    • Form them firmly by hand into nice even patties about ¾ inch thick. They shouldn’t be more than 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
    • A non-stick skillet works best for easy flipping. Flip them carefully. Once they are cooked well on one side, they hold together nicely.
    • Serve with tasty toppings like Garlic Aioli Mayo and capers.

    Keto Low Carb Tuna Patties

    I will be honest, I served these to my kids with trepidation. They are at that funny stage of not liking anything unfamiliar or different, and this was a very different way for me to serve tuna. But to my surprise and delight, they loved them and they all asked for a second helping. Now mind you, I left off the garlic aioli mayo and the capers on theirs, but still…this was rather adventurous for them. Just goes to show you that I don’t know anything when it comes to parenting.

    I’ve made these several times since then and they come out so well. And I am so happy to have a tasty and not-so-boring alternative to tuna salad.

    Many thanks to Bob’s Red Mill for partnering with me to bring you this recipe.

    Lemon Dill Tuna Patties in a stack with mayo, capers, and dill

    Lemon Dill Tuna Patties

    I officially declare these the best tuna patties ever! These healthy keto tuna burgers are easy to make, delicious, and a very family friendly recipe. A great way to get a little more fish in your low carb diet. Less than 2g carbs per serving.
    4.70 from 40 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: tuna burgers, tuna cakes, tuna patties
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 patties
    Calories: 215kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 5-ounce cans tuna drained
    • ⅓ cup almond flour
    • 2 medium green onions, chopped white and light green parts only
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon avocado oil

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the avocado oil until well combined. Form into 8 patties about ¾ inch thick.
    • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add half of tuna patties and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Carefully flip over and cook the other side another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining oil and patties. 
    • Top with mayo, lemon, and capers, if desired. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Dill Tuna Patties
    Amount Per Serving (1 patty)
    Calories 215 Calories from Fat 128
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14.2g22%
    Carbohydrates 1.7g1%
    Fiber 0.7g3%
    Protein 22.2g44%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Avneet B. says

      August 07, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I just made these for lunch, they were absolutely delicious and so easy. The flavour is amazing. I’m about 5 weeks into Keto and this blog is keeping me motivated!

      Reply
    2. Suparna Gibbs says

      July 23, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Made these tonight, thought I might have to freeze the left overs ha! Decimated! Scarfed! Inhaled! Vanished! What a hit! Have been asked to make it again tomorrow night! Woohoo! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 23, 2020 at 10:08 pm

        Glad to hear it!

        Reply
    3. Tara Saunders says

      July 14, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      I halved the recipe and I must these are *thebomb.com*!!
      Will definitely be making these again!!

      Reply
    4. Estelle says

      June 08, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Yum ! Love the zesty taste & mine held together perfectly even though I did not measure everything exactly.

      Reply
    5. Tracey says

      April 30, 2020 at 6:13 am

      4 stars
      My family loves these – so nice to have a recipe everyone will eat, just add different bits on the side according to taste/ diet. My picky 5 year old cried because they were all gone – he so rarely cleans his plate!

      Reply
    6. Vhm says

      April 29, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight and they are easy and delish. Mine fell apart but I used the spatula to “smoosh” them together when plating. Love tuna and these will go on regular rotation. thanks so much!

      Reply
    7. Neha says

      April 25, 2020 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      Cooking with Tuna for the first time and never thought it would be so easy!!
      Can’t thank you enough for sharing this amazingly quick
      yet delicious recipe. I made a few changes, replaced almond flour with just 2 tsp of Breadcrumbs (because im not following a Keto diet) which I later realized can be completely left out. The patties were perfectly firm as I used 2 small eggs instead of 1 large egg. Also, had no dill, replaced it with fresh parsley and green onions with 1 small red onion.
      Made these in preheated Airfryer in 15 mins with flipping them once midway. Result… absolutely delicious 🙂
      This is going to be my go to quick recipe when I want to have Tuna.
      I have a question though, I have some mix left, wondering if it will stay good in the fridge? If so, for how many days?

      Reply
    8. Sharon says

      April 18, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      4 stars
      I substitute flour with pork rinds, ive used regular and bbq. Works great and is still keto friendly.

      Reply
    9. Alex says

      April 16, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      These were perfect! Unfortunately because of… the global pandemic… I wasn’t able to get to the store for lemon and dill. I substituted some parsley and a few drops of lemon oil. Also added a little red onion because I had it.

      They were GREAT! I’m sure they would be even better as-written (dill seems like a better flavor for this than parsley), but an easy way to make a super affordable and delicious lunch.

      I cooked them in a cast-iron, and then put them in the oven at 275 for a few minutes just to dry them out slightly, because they looked a tad soggy. The texture was awesome. Thanks again for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 16, 2020 at 6:13 pm

        I think you did great with what you have. We are all making adjustments when we need to!

        Reply
    10. Karen says

      April 15, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      Made these with salmon tonight. Very good! Thanks!!

      Reply
    11. Jude DeWitt says

      April 03, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      My husband was more than a little disappointed when he found out that the patties on his plate were not salmon. And then he tasted them. Before dinner was over he requested that they be put in the regular rotation of meals, and he doesn’t generally eat keto meals. These tuna patties were absolutely deliciou, and so easy to make! Thank you for the recipe. It’s pinned!

      Reply
    12. Lynn v says

      March 13, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Outstanding! Excellent with homemade Remoulade sauce.

      Reply
    13. Paige & Whitney says

      March 03, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      Thank you so much or sharing your recipe- we loooove tuna. One helpful hint for other cooks out there is that there didn’t seem to be enough filler in there to really bind the patties together. We followed the recipe faithfully and were dismayed when upon flipping them, our patties had no structural integrity! The taste was not impacted but beware, the 3-4 minutes per side might be more like 5-6 minutes per side- especially important if cooking for a hungry audience. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 04, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        I’ve made these multiple times and had no issues cooking or flipping. They do indeed have structural integrity so I think it’s likely the almond flour you are using. Or you may need to flip more carefully and gently.

        Reply
    14. Laura Reese says

      February 20, 2020 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      We loved these patties. So many great flavors and such a great meal.

      Reply
    15. Toni says

      February 20, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      This quickly became a favorite at my house! It was so good!

      Reply
    16. Gina says

      January 30, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      3 stars
      Mind fell apart so I may have used too much coconut flour.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 31, 2020 at 7:45 am

        5 stars
        This recipe doesn’t use coconut flour, it uses almond flour. These two things do not work in the same way at all. So yes… that is the problem.

        Reply
    17. Carol says

      January 27, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      These are great! Had to sub dried dill because that’s what I had. I think I went a bit heavy with the salt- but it could’ve been a difference in mayo brands. The size was perfect. They were perfectly moist and I will definitely be putting this recipe in our weekly rotation! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 27, 2020 at 8:20 pm

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    18. cdhayes says

      January 27, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      I made these patties tonight. I made a couple of changes. I used flaxseed meal instead of almond flour and added about 3/4 cup of chopped organic spinach. I also added a tbs of chopped capers. Since I grilled them on my Geo Foreman grill, I didn’t use the avocado oil – very low fat. Thanks – my husband and I both love them!

      Reply
    19. Kathy says

      November 19, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      I used to make Paula Dean’s Faux Crab Cakes but now these will do nicely.

      Reply
    20. Jeanette says

      August 27, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for another delicious recipe. I fried mine in bacon grease because I had some to use up. I served them on a bed of coleslaw. So good! I’m making them again for company this weekend!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 27, 2019 at 4:58 pm

        Bacon grease is always a good thing!

        Reply
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