CAJUN TUNA CASSEROLE

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Categories     Fish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

8 oz. Dry Farfalle pasta
12 oz. fresh or frozen (thawed) tuna steaks
2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For The Sauce -
4 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz. sliced button mushrooms
1 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced celery
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
3 cups milk
1 jar sliced pimientos, drained (4 oz.)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
kosehr salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping -
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 3 qt casserole dish with non-stick spray. Cook farfalle in a pot of boiling water according to package. Drain pasta and set aside. Pat tuna dry with paper towels. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over both sides of steak. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add tuna. Cook until tuna is blackened about 2 minutes per side. When tuna is cool break into chunks. Melt butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, onion, celery thyme and cayenne. Cook stirring until vegetables are tender about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add sherry and soy sauce, cook until liquid evaproates. Whisk in milk bring mto boil, cook until sauce thisckens 2-3 minute4s. Stir in pimientos and parmesan. Combine farfalle, sauce and tuna in large bowl, season with slat and pepper pour into prepared dish. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet add crumbs toast until brown. Stir in parsley, spread crumbs over tuna mixture bake until brown 30 minutes.

Saidu Abdullahi
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This tuna casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste.


Ruhin Islam35
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This tuna casserole was a bit too salty for my taste.


Jinia Jinia
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I thought this tuna casserole was just average. I've had better.


Eleisha Blackwell
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This tuna casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


kai stamper
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a huge disappointment.


Piruntha Pirunthavan
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The tuna casserole was flavorless and unappetizing.


Julia Nava
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tuna casserole turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Cindy Wilson
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This tuna casserole was a complete disaster. The sauce was watery and the tuna was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Fareeda Fareeda
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Imran Khoso
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This tuna casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. Other than that, it was a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Elijah Blue
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about a Cajun tuna casserole, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together perfectly and it was a delicious dish.


M Irshad
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This tuna casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. I love that it's so easy to make too.


Brett Field
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I've made this tuna casserole recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Kymani Norman
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This is my new favorite tuna casserole recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Cordelia Chukwu
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This tuna casserole was so flavorful! The Cajun seasoning really made it. I will definitely be making this again.


Saye Zapulu
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I love tuna casseroles, and this one is no exception. The Cajun seasoning gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.


Eyong effa Chelsea
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make, and it turned out great! The tuna casserole was creamy and cheesy, and the Cajun seasoning added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Abery James
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I'm so glad I did! The Cajun seasoning really masks the fishy taste of the tuna and makes this dish taste amazing. Even my kids loved it!


LOVE MELKAM MELKAM
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Holy moly! This is one of the best tuna casseroles I've ever had. The combination of tuna, corn, and cheese is a classic, and the Cajun seasoning takes it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this again.


Paige Carson
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I followed the recipe to the letter and the tuna casserole turned out amazing! The Cajun seasoning added a perfect amount of spice and flavor. My family loved it and even went back for seconds.