Low-Carb Tuna and Mackerel Cakes

Low-carb tuna and mackerel cakes get a hint of salty flavor thanks to crushed pork rinds added to the batter. Serve with tartar sauce for an appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 egg, beaten
• butter-flavored cooking spray
• 1 (15 ounce) can mackerel in brine, drained
• 1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
• 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
• 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
• 1 (3.5 ounce) bag pork rinds, crushed
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine mackerel, onion, tuna, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, Dijon mustard, seasoning blend, paprika, and basil in a bowl. Add pork rind crumbs, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until mixture holds together; form into balls then flatten into 1/2-inch-thick cakes.

Step 2

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Arrange cakes, in batches if needed, in the skillet; coat each cake with cooking spray.

Step 3

Cook cakes until browned, 3 to 5 minutes; gently flatten cakes with the back of a fork. Flip cakes; cook until other side is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cakes to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining cakes.