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    Fantasy Fish Cakes

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    Fantasy Fish Cakes with Aioli Sauce-

    Fantasy Fish Cakes with Aioli Sauce are an easy to make, low carb, budget-friendly alternative to crab cakes.

    Fantasy Fish Cakes- Low carb, gluten free tuna cakesPin

    These Tuna cakes are grain-free, primal, and low carb with a paleo option.

    Called "poor man's crab cakes" by some, these are easy and inexpensive to make.

    My kids, who hate tuna, loved these. They keep asking me to make them again.

    We are obsessed with the Alioli Sauce too. Definitely an addictive sauce and a keeper.

    Be sure to make the patties medium thickness and get them nice and browned before flipping them over.

    If they are made too thin or not browned enough, they will fall apart when you try to flip them over. I learned that the hard way, lol.

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    I usually make a double batch of the sauce because the kids always fight over it. Okay, maybe I'm in that fight as well.

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    Fantasy Fish Cakes

    Stacey
    These fantasy fish cakes are so easy and inexpensive to make. My kids, who hate tuna, loved these. They keep asking me to make them again. We are obsessed with the Alioli Sauce too. Definitely a keeper.
    4.86 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 4 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 9 minutes mins
    Course gluten free, grain free, low carb, paleo, primal
    Cuisine main dish or appetizer
    Servings 3
    Calories 144 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 to 6 ounce Can Tuna Fish or packet
    • 1 Egg beaten.
    • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese ( can omit for diary free)
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Golden Flax Meal
    • 2 tablespoon Almond meal or almond flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 tablespoon Avocado oil, or Coconut Oil or Olive oil for frying
    • THE AIOLI SAUCE:
    • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
    • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
    • 1 teaspoon Grated Lemon Zest
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Drain tuna extra well, pat with a paper towel once drained.
    • Mix all ingredients, except olive oil and sauce ingredients, in a mixing bowl
    • Heat oil in Frying pan over medium high heat.
    • Place a heaping spoonful into fry pan and press the spoonful down and flatten with back of spoon or spatula.
    • Fry for about 2- 3 minutes on each side until browned and crusted.
    • It helps to not flip it until the side forms a browned crust.
    • Aioli Sauce:
    • Mix all Ingredients, cover and refrigerate.

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    Notes

    Make Aoili Sauce in advance, so it can chill while fish cakes are cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 1.2gProtein: 18gFat: 7gFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.1g
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    Nutrition Facts: Yield: 6 small patties, Serving size: 2 patties, Calories: 144 Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 1.2 g / Net Carbs: 0.5 g Sugar: 0.1 g Fiber: 0.7 g Protein: 18 g

    *All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

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    1. Suzy says

      April 21, 2020 at 4:24 am

      Hello! Will these work for a make-ahead meal?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        April 21, 2020 at 9:04 am

        Suzy, yes, I store in the fridge & reheat them all the time.

        Reply
        • Suzy says

          April 26, 2020 at 8:52 am

          Thank you!

          Reply
    2. Dianna says

      September 04, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      What about some Old Bay seasoning like they use in crab cakes in Maryland???

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        September 04, 2019 at 2:45 pm

        Old Bay seasoning is a great idea, Dianna. I will try that next time I make them!

        Reply
    3. Jane says

      July 17, 2019 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made these before but didn’t have garlic powder or onion powder. This time I used both and they really are good. I put some chilli into half of the mix and that’s pretty good too! Thank you

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 18, 2019 at 12:27 pm

        Thank you, Jane, for trying the recipe and for your kind words. Also thanks for the chili powder tip 🙂

        Reply
    4. Heather says

      March 23, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      I have been making these now for about 2 years when I came across your recipe. These are fantastic! There are very few meals that my whole family enjoys, and this is one of them! And the fact that they are super easy makes them even better!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        March 23, 2019 at 6:32 pm

        Thank you so much, Heather for letting me know that your family continues to enjoy the recipe. I really appreciate your kind words 🙂

        Reply
    5. Therese Lorens says

      July 13, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      oh my goodness these are to die for - devouring as I type 🙂

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 16, 2018 at 10:22 am

        Thank you so much, Therese, for taking the time to try the recipe and comment. I really appreciate it so much.

        Reply
    6. Marie says

      June 15, 2018 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      Both the tuna cakes and the aioli are fantastic. Great flavor and texture on both. I was surprised how crispy the tuna cakes got!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 16, 2018 at 9:36 am

        Thank you for trying them, Marie, and for your kind words.

        Reply
    7. Kim Clark says

      June 12, 2018 at 6:13 am

      I just tried this last night and my kids are very picky, so I wasn't even going to try it on them until my older daughter asked for some. Both of my daughters ate almost all of them and asked for more. I was so excited this was such a hit and pretty healthy, too! I used the Wild Planet albacore tuna from Costco and extra almond flour since I did not have any flax.. Thanks so much for this new favorite recipe!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 15, 2018 at 8:12 am

        Thank you, Kim, for trying the recipe and your kind words. So glad the kids liked them.

        Reply
    8. Ammee says

      February 19, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      The addiction is real.. These are AMAZING!!! New family favourite, and the kids want them for lunch at school.. thank you for this delicious and easy recipe!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 22, 2018 at 7:58 am

        Thank you so much, Ammee for you're very kind words.

        Reply
    9. Julianna says

      January 27, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Whoa these are fantastic! I had to use coconut flour as it's what I had on hand and I added a bit of Cajun seasoning. Mine are not as pretty as yours...lol...but super delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        January 30, 2018 at 9:57 am

        Thank you for your kind words and for trying the recipe, Julianna 🙂

        Reply
    10. melissa says

      January 21, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      4 stars
      they were tasty. I would make these again. I followed the recipe The Only Exception being I added half a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and I noticed it was easier for me to form patties with my hands first before putting it in the pan

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        January 21, 2018 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you, Melissa. I will try using my hands next time. Good tip.

        Reply
    11. Holley Marth says

      May 22, 2017 at 5:51 pm

      YUM! Tuna cakes, why don'tI think of making these? I will now, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 23, 2017 at 11:13 am

        Thank you Holley 🙂

        Reply
    12. Darryl Edwards says

      May 22, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious food, thank you!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 23, 2017 at 11:12 am

        Thank you so much Darryl 🙂

        Reply
    13. Becky Winkler says

      May 22, 2017 at 10:29 am

      These look so crispy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 23, 2017 at 11:12 am

        Thank you Becky 🙂

        Reply
    14. Real Food with Dana says

      May 22, 2017 at 7:01 am

      Fish cakes are so underrated! I love them. And aioli! to die for. We totally fight over it in my house too!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 23, 2017 at 11:11 am

        Thank you Dana.

        Reply
    15. ChihYu says

      May 19, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love fish cakes ! They are so tasty and these little morsels pack with tons of flavor ! I'll have to make this dish soon !!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 19, 2017 at 8:19 pm

        Thank you ChihYu 🙂

        Reply
    16. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      May 18, 2017 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      These fish cakes look scrumptious, and everything is better with aioli!!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 18, 2017 at 9:55 am

        Thank you Kari. I'm all about the sauce!

        Reply
    17. Jo Romero says

      May 18, 2017 at 1:30 am

      We always have tins of tuna in the cupboard and my kids love fishcakes, so this is a perfect recipe for us! Thanks for posting 🙂

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 18, 2017 at 9:54 am

        Thank you Jo 🙂

        Reply
    18. Jessica DeMay says

      May 17, 2017 at 10:48 am

      These look crispy and delicious! That aioli sounds like the perfect topping!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 17, 2017 at 2:59 pm

        Thank you so much Jessica

        Reply
    19. Cristina Curp says

      May 17, 2017 at 9:54 am

      These look amazing. I love a good tuna cake over salad... with a dollop of mayo on top! Yum!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 17, 2017 at 2:59 pm

        Thank you Cristina

        Reply
    20. Michele Spring says

      May 16, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      I always make salmon cakes but for some reason forget to make tuna cakes! Considering I find it a lot easier to get canned tuna, that should be a no brainer. Gonna have to change that all up and try these!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 16, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        You could use salmon in the recipe too. It is a little pricey though.

        Reply
    21. Irena Macri says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:44 am

      Fantasy fish cakes is totally the name for these. I'm always looking for a way to make mine a little different, and I adore the addition of parmesan in these. Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 16, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you Irene 🙂

        Reply
    22. Jean says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe! I love creative ways to use canned tuna, and this looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 16, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you Jean 🙂

        Reply
    23. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      May 15, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      I bet these are so delicious! Love that beautiful, golden brown crispy crust! Such a fun way to work some fish into meals.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 16, 2017 at 4:51 pm

        Thank you Emily 🙂

        Reply
    24. Renee says

      May 15, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      My kids would fight over those too! I'll have to make a double batch! Love that aoili!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 16, 2017 at 4:48 pm

        Thanks Renee, yes it is all about the sauce 🙂

        Reply
    25. Dianne says

      May 12, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      Does the nutritional info include the sauce?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        May 13, 2017 at 2:18 pm

        Diane, Yes it does include the sauce in the nutritional data.

        Reply
    26. jo says

      October 04, 2015 at 4:46 am

      These look lovely ...... do you think they would work without the flax meal? (Im allergic to it) thanks

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        October 04, 2015 at 9:33 am

        Hi Jo, Yes, they will work without the flax meal, I just add that for extra fiber.

        Reply
        • Dianna says

          May 07, 2017 at 5:28 pm

          5 stars
          If you leave out the flax meal do you increase the almond flour???

          Reply
          • Stacey says

            May 08, 2017 at 10:56 am

            Hi Diana, yes increase the almond flour to replace the flax meal.

            Reply
    27. Marsha says

      July 15, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      I made one batch of this recipe as written with tuna, and made another with a can of chicken, doubling the other ingreds. OH MY GOODNESS!!! Hubby says, "It's a hit!" He liked both the tuna and the chicken. I will be making these often! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marsha says

        July 15, 2015 at 6:28 pm

        5 stars
        The sauce was AMAZING, too! Went well with both tuna and chicken!

        Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 17, 2015 at 9:57 am

        Marsha, Thank you so much for making the recipe and taking the time to let us know your results. So glad your Hubby gave it the thumbs up! I love the canned chicken idea, and I will be making that version soon! 🙂

        Reply
    28. Jen Atkinson says

      March 02, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      We made this using salmon and some leftover tilapia and the fish cakes were amazing. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        March 03, 2015 at 9:04 pm

        Jen, thank you! Salmon and Tilapia would be delish in there! Great idea!

        Reply
    29. Sara says

      December 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      I have looked for a recipe for crab cakes that doesn't use crushed pork rinds (not a fan) and this looks perfect! Adding this to my Christmas Eve supper menu! Will make them as mini crab cakes! Can't wait!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 27, 2014 at 1:57 am

        Sara, you can use crab meat in these as well. Be sure to use a non-stick pan. I have not tried anything with pork rinds yet. I know it is silly, but I'm still squeamish about pork rinds, lol.
        ~Stacey

        Reply
    30. Jean says

      December 22, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Thank you for this recipe. It has become a family favorite. I have had great results with this recipe when using a non-stick frying pan, but they did stick the one time I forgot and used a regular pan.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        December 27, 2014 at 1:52 am

        Jean, thank you for trying these. Yes, a non stick pan is definitely preferable. If using a regular one, then it will require more oil. Also making sure the side your frying first is very crisp before flipping over helps.
        ~Stacey

        Reply
    31. Diane says

      July 29, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      Do you think this would work with crab? Sounds DEE-Lish!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 30, 2014 at 4:35 am

        Diane, I think they would be really amazing with crab.:)
        ~Stacey

        Reply
    32. Maria says

      July 29, 2014 at 2:40 am

      Stacey, thank you for this recipe. I love tuna any which way except straight out of the container! I will make this soon, and often I'm sure, as it sounds very much like what my Mom used to make for us, though this one will be low carb friendly. As for unkind comments, those people should just not make the recipe, and if they do and don't like it, then it's just another food/recipe that they don't like and won't make again. Simple as that. No need to be unkind to the person who is generous of their time and talent to share with the rest of us. Me? I don't like mushrooms, so I just omit from a recipe. No need to be unkind to the creator for the recipe for using them. Bah! Don't listen to them. You continue doing what you're doing, because you're doing a great job. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        July 30, 2014 at 1:35 am

        Maria, thank you for your kind words and support. You have been really sweet. I know what you mean, I don't like onions at all, so I just leave them out of a recipe but I know other people love them. People have different tastes.
        Sincerely,
        Stacey

        Reply
    33. Janet says

      June 10, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I mixed this up for dinner tonight but cooked a small sample to see if I needed to make any adjustment to the seasonings. I followed the "fish cake" recipe exactly. It is very good and I did not change anything . For the sauce, I decided to wait for another day to make homemade mayo. I mixed crema mexicana with Mrs Dash salt free lemon pepper. It was tasty and complimented the fish cakes .... All in all it was very simple to make so I'll add this recipe to make low carb collection. Thank you, thank you.

      Reply
      • Kim Kerwell says

        June 12, 2014 at 9:11 pm

        5 stars
        These were amazing. We used coconut flour instead of almond flour 🙂

        Reply
        • Stacey says

          June 13, 2014 at 5:48 pm

          Kim, thank you for trying the recipe and your kind words. This has made my day! After getting some unkind comments earlier in the day, it is great to receive a nice one!
          Sincerely,
          Stacey

          Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 13, 2014 at 5:21 pm

        Janet, thank you for trying this recipe and your great feedback! I like the cream Mexicana idea! You could use regular mayo as well. The homemade is for people on the paleo diet.
        Sincerely,
        Stacey

        Reply
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