Best 10 Curried Tuna Melt Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our curated collection of curried tuna melt recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a delightful adventure as we present a variety of options to satisfy every palate. From the classic curried tuna salad sandwich, brimming with a harmonious blend of tuna, curry powder, and mayonnaise, to the innovative curried tuna melt grilled cheese, a golden-brown masterpiece that oozes with melted cheese, we have something for everyone. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weekday lunch or an impressive weekend brunch, our recipes will guide you effortlessly through the culinary process. Get ready to create a feast that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUNA CURRY IN A HURRY



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A fast and easy tuna dish with a creamy curry sauce. Serve over rice pilaf.

Provided by sal

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic, onions and green pepper. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft.
  • Stir in tuna, sour cream, curry powder, salt and pepper. Heat until warm and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 88.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

ULTIMATE TUNA MELT



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Tuna Melt is the ultimate sandwich with a flavorful tuna fish mixture, slices of cheddar cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes all melted together in a skillet on a thick, crispy golden bread. This sandwich will literally melt in your mouth!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cans (4 ounce tuna fish, drained)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons parsley (chopped)
salt and pepper
8 slices bread (I used French bread)
16 slices cheddar cheese (more if you want a layer on the bottom)
tomato (sliced)
1/4 cup butter (softened)

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Butter each slice of bread. Putting the butter side down add the cheese on the unbuttered side. Add the tuna mixture on top. Top with tomato and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 613 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA MELT



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Legend has it that the tuna melt was accidentally invented in the 1960s at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Charleston, S.C., when the cook didn't notice that a bowl of tuna salad had tipped over onto a grilled cheese. We may never know if this story is true, but there's no doubt that the tuna melt has become a classic American diner food. This recipe adds chopped cornichons and whole-grain mustard for a satisfying crunch and vinegary element. Extra-sharp Cheddar is a must, and as with grilled cheese, the key to achieving perfectly melted cheese and golden bread is to toast the sandwich over medium-low heat. If you prefer an open-face tuna melt, skip the top piece of bread and place the sandwich on a sheet pan under the broiler until the cheese melts.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (6-ounce) cans solid, water-packed tuna, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons or small kosher dill pickles
3 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 packed tablespoon minced fresh dill (optional)
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 slices rye or sourdough bread, cut 1/2-inch thick
8 sandwich slices extra-sharp Cheddar (or 6 ounces shredded)
4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Place the tuna in a medium bowl and flake with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, cornichons, red onion, lemon juice, dill (if using), mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Depending on the size of your bread, spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup tuna salad on each of four slices of bread, heaping it in the middle slightly. Divide the cheese among the sandwiches, tearing and arranging the cheese to fit neatly. Place a piece of bread on top of each and generously spread the top piece of each sandwich with about 1/2 tablespoon butter.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-low. Place two sandwiches, buttered-side down, in the skillet, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom pieces of bread are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, spread the top of the each sandwich with another 1/2 tablespoon butter. Carefully flip the sandwiches, turn the heat to low, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, until the bottoms are browned and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining two sandwiches and serve immediately.

TUNA MELT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 English muffins, split, or 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise (optional)
1 recipe Tuna Salad, recipe follows
1 cup shredded sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese
Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper,
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
  • Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast. Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using. Top with the Tuna Salad and then the shredded cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
  • In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, if using.

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 to 8-ounce) jars imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced hearts of celery
1/2 cup minced scallions, white and light green parts (3 scallions)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
4 ounces Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
1 ounce microgreens

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
  • Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.

APPLE-CURRY TUNA MELTS



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From Logan, Utah, Edie DeSpain relates, "You'll want to make plenty of these delicious open-faced sandwiches because your family will come back for seconds." Curry powder puts a twist on traditional tuna salad, adding a colorful appearance and delightful taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup diced apple
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
4 slices bread, toasted
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in the tuna until well coated. , Spread 1/4 cup on each slice of toast; sprinkle with walnuts. Top with a slice of cheese. Broil 5 in. from the heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA MELT



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The best tuna melt recipe gives you a toasted sandwich that's properly cheesy and made with a tuna salad that's good enough to shine on its own.

Provided by Genevieve Yam

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 (5-oz.) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
2 Tbsp. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. chopped dill pickles
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices sharp cheddar
Dill pickle spears (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Combine ½ medium onion, thinly sliced, and 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Gently mix two 5-oz. cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. chopped celery, and 1 Tbsp. chopped pickles in a medium bowl until just combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-low. Spread mayonnaise over 1 side of 2 slices sourdough bread. Place bread, mayo side down, in skillet; top 1 bread slice with 2 slices sharp cheddar. Cover with a lid and cook until bread is golden brown underneath and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. (The cheese should form a crispy skirt around the bread.)
  • Uncover skillet and top bread with melted cheddar with one fourth of tuna salad, then some drained reserved pickled onion. Close up sandwich and gently press down on sandwich with a spatula. Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half on a diagonal. Repeat cooking process 3 more times with more mayonnaise and remaining tuna salad, pickled onion, 6 slices sourdough bread, and 6 slices sharp cheddar to make 3 more sandwiches.
  • Serve sandwiches on plates with dill pickle spears if desired.

CURRIED TUNA MELTS



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This is easy and delicious for a weekend brunch or just for anytime, it's great served with a side order of fries. Prep time does not include cooking eggs.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 14m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 -2 green onion, chopped (or more if desired)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper
8 slices rye bread
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated (can use more)

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet (use a little melted butter if desired).
  • Combine the first 5 ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread evenly over 4 slices of the rye bread.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over tuna mixture, and top with a bread slice.
  • Add the sandwiches to the skillet; grill for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cheese is melted, and the bread is golden.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 207.1, Sodium 920.4, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 27.4

APPLE-CURRY-TUNA MELT



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Make and share this Apple-Curry-Tuna Melt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup diced apple
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 -2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
4 slices cheddar cheese (1 oz.)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, add the first 7 ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of the mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
  • Sprinkle evenly with walnuts.
  • Top with a slice of cheese.
  • Place tuna melts on a baking sheet.
  • Broil 5 inches away from the heat until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 457.1, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 21

CRUNCHY CURRY TUNA SANDWICH



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An easy tuna sandwich with a crunch and a twist.

Provided by Yi Wang

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons peanuts
2 tablespoons raisins
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
4 slices bread

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, mayonnaise, peanuts, raisins, and celery in a bowl. Season with curry powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir in onion and green onions. Serve on sliced bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 575.9 mg, Sugar 10 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and is free of fillers.
  • To make the curry paste, you can use a store-bought paste or make your own. If you are making your own paste, use fresh ingredients and be sure to toast the spices before grinding them.
  • If you don't have any curry paste, you can substitute a teaspoon of curry powder. However, the flavor will not be as rich.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of curry paste to taste. If you like a spicier sandwich, add more paste. If you prefer a milder sandwich, use less paste.
  • The tuna melt can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place the sandwich in a toaster oven or preheated oven until heated through.

Conclusion:

The curried tuna melt is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of tuna, curry paste, and cheese is flavorful and satisfying, and the sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new sandwich recipe, give the curried tuna melt a try.

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