If you are looking for a quick and simple appetizer that doesn’t look like it was quick and simple, try these delicious shrimp and tuna cakes with avocado sauce on the side.
This is a restaurant quality appetizer that you can make at home really easy with just a few simple ingredients or just serve them as a main dish with a green salad on the side.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(8 to 10 cakes)
- 2 (5oz) cans of tuna
- 8 cooked shrimp, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Avocado sauce
- 1 avocado
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup mayonaisse
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 scallion
- 1/2 garlic clove
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Directions
In a medium bowl, place the tuna, shrimp, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, bread crumbs, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and mix well. Add the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
Form the mixture into round cakes. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, fry the cakes in the oil, turning once, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
To make the avocado Sauce:
Place all the ingredients in a blender a blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Season to taste.
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Lisa says
The only thing I do not have is the tuna. I will buy that tomorrow and make these for dinner. I can taste them already. 🙂
Sarah Naveen says
Awesome!!! i cant wait to try this..yummy yumm
Sophie says
Georgous shrimp & tuna cakes, Erica!!
That avocado sauce looks delightful too!
COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA says
OOOOOOOO I WOULD LOVE THIS !
5 Star Foodie says
Great idea! I will make these cakes very soon, my daughter would love them!
Erica says
Thank you guys 🙂
Barbara says
Those look so brown, crunchy and delicious, Erica! And the avocado sauce is just perfect! And maybe a squeeze of lemon or lime before dipping!
Cynthia says
You know, I have some canned tuna that I want to use up and this is a perfect way to do so. Thanks Erica!
rebecca subbiah says
oh wow 2 of my fav things together be sure to choose a coffee from the site and enter the giveaway lol
Oysterculture says
Love the tuna and ship duo – I bet these are tasty – based on all the recipes you provided this week, I see an entire menu planned that I just have to take advantage of.
Sandra G says
Two of my favorite things to eat, shrimp and avocado, delicioso!
Simply Life says
YUM! Shrimp AND Tuna…perfect!
Carla says
I have made one or the other alone, however never thought to mix them together. Looks great. A must try!
ruth says
You’re killing me with this recipe! they look incredible and the shrimps just sticking out, wow!! Thank goodness I can get the ingredients for it. I have to have them!!
Erica says
Thank you everyone!
Lyndsey says
Oh, now your talking. This is my way of cooking! I love quick and simple that tastes like you worked hard and spent a lot of time on. I am bookmarking this recipe to make for sure! Thanks!
momgateway says
This is a recipe I can’t wait to try except that I can’t use shrimps as I’m allergic to them but I’ll definitely use tuna!
Ivy says
Two of my favourite ingredients and they look simple enough to make. Definitely something to try.
Anna says
Ai, ai, Erica, this looks so good, and simple to make. I’m already thinking if I have cans of tuna in my pantry. 😀
Joanne says
What an awesome appetizer! I’m loving the avocado sauce…never too much of that in my life!
Melanie says
These shrimp and tuna cakes look great–love the avocado sauce–I might also try a tartar type sauce with mayo too. Have a great weekend Erica.
Erica says
Thank you all for the wonderful comments!
Norma says
Great combination
grace says
although seafood isn’t my thing, i must admit that your cakes look tasty. the sauce, however, belongs in my mouth and soon!
tasteofbeirut says
Wonderful recipe and appetizer! I will make these as I think the shrimp is what will bring it to a delicious level (the tuna ends up being ho-hum) Thanks!
Teanna says
These look phenomenal!!! I’m bookmarking this right now!
Anonymous says
Extremely flavorful and very easy to make with a few simple to find ingredients.
Adriana says
Made them last night, the cakes and the avocado sauce. It was a success!!! My husband even told me that this should be part of our “menu” next time we have people over 🙂
Anonymous says
We made these yesterday and everyone loved them! This is a delicious party recipe.I followed all the directions and they were perfect.
Sandra E says
Jesus Christ I’m really starting to get hungry here… it’s the avocado 🙂
Kerry M says
Just found your blog today looking for Mondongo recipes, and have been combing through for hours now. I’d like to try these, but may substitute tuna with crabmeat. Keep up the great work!
Ngoc says
Hello!
Just finished eating these patties for dinner and they were amazing! I didn’t have breadcrumb so we substituted with crushed Cheez-it’s. Delicious! Great job!
Anonymous says
cheese it’s…..that cracked me up, I really hope they were good, cuz I just may try that! :=)
Aien Hasan says
Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! I didn’t have all of the ingredients but added cumin and seasoned breadcrumbs… delicious!
Gioia says
Made these tonight and LOVED them!! They had that slight kick I had been looking for. Will definitely be making these again!