Gochujang Cream Cheese Fresh Tuna Patties

Pro Tips: Too soft? Add a little more breadcrumbs Too dry? Add a bit more cream cheese Want extra crunch? Lightly coat in panko before frying Don’t overcook—fresh tuna dries out quickly

Updated at: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:59:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per recipe

Calories1088 kcal (54%)

Total Fat45.6 g (65%)

Carbs40.9 g (16%)

Sugars13.1 g (15%)

Protein119.8 g (240%)

Sodium1034.1 mg (52%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 lbfresh tuna

finely chopped, not pureed

3 Tbspcream cheese

1egg

⅓ cupbreadcrumbs

1 TbspGochujang

1 tspgarlic

2 Tbspgreen onions

1 tspsoy sauce

½ tspsesame oil

1 tspsugar

or honey Black pepper, to taste Oil, for cooking

Instructions

Step 1

Prep tuna: Finely chop into small pieces (no boiling). Mix: Combine tuna + cream cheese until evenly mixed. Add egg, breadcrumbs, Gochujang, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and pepper. Mix gently until it just holds together (don’t overmix). Form into 6–8 patties. Chill 15–20 minutes (helps them stay firm). Heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through.