1/2 Cup chopped fresh cilantro, or flat-leaf parsley, divided
1 Avacado, mashed
5 Tbsp. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. salt
3 cans solid white tuna, drained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1-1/4 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter
Butter lettuce leaves
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Grate zest from lime to equal 2 tsp. Cut lime in half; squeeze juice from lime to equal 5 tsp.
2. Process 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cilantro, next 3 ingredients. 1 Tbsp. water, and 3 tsp. lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together tuna, next 2 ingredients, lime zest, and remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 2 tsp. lime juice. Gently stir in 2/3 cup panko. Shape into 8 (2 inch wide) patties. Dredge in remaining panko.
4. Melt butter in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat; add patties to skillet, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side; or until browned. Transfer to oven.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Serving
Suggestions
Serve over lettuce with avocado mixture and lime wedges.
Originally Submitted
3/27/2014
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