Crispy Tuna Croquettes
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Crispy Tuna Croquettes

1. Egg yolk, at room temperature - 1
2. Garlic, minced - 3 large cloves
3. Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
4. Extra-virgin olive oil - 5 tablespoons
5. Canola oil - 5 tablespoons
6. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 5 tablespoons
7. Spanish paprika - 1 pinch
8. Butter - ¼ cup
9. All-purpose flour - ¼ cup
10. Milk - ¾ cup
11. Solid white albacore tuna in water (such as Bumble Bee®) - 1 (5 ounce) can
12. Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley - 1 tablespoon
13. Chopped fresh chives - 1 tablespoon
14. Chopped fresh dill - 1 tablespoon
15. Lemon juice - ½ teaspoon
16. Lemon zest - ½ teaspoon
17. Ground nutmeg - 1 dash
18. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 dash
19. Eggs - 2
20. Panko bread crumbs - 2 cups
21. Vegetable oil for frying - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Crispy Tuna Croquettes

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

Spread tuna mixture in a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and cool in refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

4. Stage

Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl.

5. Stage

Pour panko bread crumbs into a shallow dish.

6. Stage

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.

7. Stage

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

8. Stage

Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve alongside aioli.