Shrimp and Tuna Cakes with Avocado Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 5oz cans of tuna
- 8 cooked shrimp chopped
- Salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon oil
Avocado Sauce
- 1 avocado
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅓ cup mayonaisse
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 scallion
- ½ garlic clove
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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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!
Lyndsey
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!
Erica
Thank you everyone!
ruth
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!!
Carla
I have made one or the other alone, however never thought to mix them together. Looks great. A must try!
Simply Life
YUM! Shrimp AND Tuna...perfect!
Sandra G
Two of my favorite things to eat, shrimp and avocado, delicioso!
Oysterculture
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.
rebecca subbiah
oh wow 2 of my fav things together be sure to choose a coffee from the site and enter the giveaway lol
Cynthia
You know, I have some canned tuna that I want to use up and this is a perfect way to do so. Thanks Erica!
Barbara
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!
Erica
Thank you guys 🙂
5 Star Foodie
Great idea! I will make these cakes very soon, my daughter would love them!
COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA
OOOOOOOO I WOULD LOVE THIS !
Sophie
Georgous shrimp & tuna cakes, Erica!!
That avocado sauce looks delightful too!
Sarah Naveen
Awesome!!! i cant wait to try this..yummy yumm
Lisa
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. 🙂