Tuna Croquettes

• 1 lime
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, divided
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 5 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 (5-oz.) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1 1/4 cups seasoned panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup butter
• Butter lettuce leaves
• Lime wedges

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 350u0b0. 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 mixture 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 350u0b0 for 10 minutes. Serve over lettuce with avocado mixture and lime wedges.
6. Note: We tested with Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore in Water.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tuna-croquettes (may not work)