Tuna Potato Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

Preparation

Partially mash potatoes in a bowl with a fork until they begin to hold together.
Add tuna, egg, salt, pepper and I teaspoon oil; stir to combine.
Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat; add the patties and cook until browned on the first side, about 5 minutes.
Carefully turn the patties with a wide spatula and cook until golden on the second side, about 3 minutes more.