Tortuga Tuna Croquettes With Ginger Lime Creme Fraiche

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup drained canned albacore tuna
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 3 -4 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

• 1 prepare creme fraiche. in a glass jar combine the sour cream and heavy cream. let sit at room temperature until ready to serve. just before serving, stir in ground ginger and lime zest.
• 2 in a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, eggs, lime juice, fresh ginger, and honey. add tuna, coconut, and bread crumbs. mix well and then shape into croquettes. fry in coconut oil. add more oil if needed. drain on paper towels. serve croquettes with a dollop of ginger lime creme fraiche. garnish with a slice of lime.