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Close up of a keto Cajun tuna cake on a black plate with a dollop of remoulade sauce and a sprig of fresh dill.

Keto Cajun Tuna Cakes (Gluten-Free)

Indulge in flavorful low carb delight with these Keto Cajun Tuna Cakes (Gluten-Free)! This easy-to-make recipe brings bold Cajun flavors to your plate while keeping it keto-friendly. Served with a tangy remoulade sauce, these tuna cakes are a delicious and wholesome treat for your taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cakes
Calories 324 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the remoulade

  • 1 cup keto mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic

For the tuna cakes

  • 3 7-ounce cans solid white albacore tuna drained
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
  • 1 large lemon zested and half juiced
  • 3 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 cup ground pork rinds (or keto breadcrumbs) *See Notes
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil

Instructions
 

For the remoulade

  • In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the remoulade. Place the bowl in the refrigerator while you make the tuna cakes.

For the tuna cakes

  • Combine all of the ingredients for the tuna cakes, except the oil, in a large bowl.
  • Shape into 8 patties and place them on a parchment paper-lined tray or baking sheet.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet, over medium heat.
  • When the oil begins to ripple place 4 of the tuna cakes in the skillet.
  • Cook the tuna cakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  • Remove the tuna cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve warm with remoulade, tartar sauce, or fresh lemon juice.

Notes

For keto bread crumbs - toast 4 slices of keto bread and allow the toast to cool. Tear the toasted keto bread into pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse until you have breadcrumbs.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 747IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, american, Cajun, easy, easy recipes, freezer friendly, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, make ahead, meal prep, tuna
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