Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of tuna recipes, catering to every palate and cooking style. From the classic allure of a seared tuna steak to the vibrant flavors of a tuna poke bowl, our curated selection promises a tantalizing adventure for seafood enthusiasts. Dive into a symphony of tastes:
- **Seared Tuna Steak**: Discover the art of perfectly seared tuna, achieving a delightful crust while preserving its tender, juicy center. This timeless dish shines with its simplicity, allowing the natural flavors of tuna to take center stage.
- **Pan-Seared Tuna with Lemon Caper Sauce**: Elevate your tuna steak with a zesty lemon caper sauce, adding a burst of tangy brightness to the rich fish. This vibrant sauce complements the tuna's delicate texture, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
- **Tuna Salad Sandwich**: Indulge in the classic tuna salad sandwich, a lunchtime favorite. Flaked tuna is transformed into a creamy, savory spread, enhanced with mayonnaise, celery, and onion. Served on soft bread, this sandwich is a nostalgic delight.
- **Tuna Poke Bowl**: Experience the vibrant flavors of Hawaii with this colorful tuna poke bowl. Fresh tuna cubes are marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Served over rice with an assortment of toppings like avocado, cucumber, and seaweed, this bowl is a healthy and visually stunning meal.
- **Tuna Melts**: Treat yourself to a comforting tuna melt, a delightful combination of tuna salad, melted cheese, and toasted bread. The gooey cheese adds a richness that perfectly complements the tuna's savory flavors, making this sandwich a hearty and satisfying choice.
Our tuna recipes offer a culinary adventure, from quick and easy weekday meals to impressive dinner entrees. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for inspiration, our collection has something to satisfy your cravings.
SIMPLE TUNA MELTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine tuna, minced onion, and black pepper. Divide mixture onto 4 halves of English Muffins. Arrange 3 slices jalapenos on each muffin half. Top each with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 443.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SIMPLE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
This is a simple tuna noodle casserole. I found this recipe on Campbell's website, but adjusted it to fit my family's taste.
Provided by Miss Tinkerbell
Categories Tuna
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- MIX soup, milk, peas, tuna and cooked noodles
- Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Bake at 400°F for 15 min (may vary a few minutes either way depending on your oven).
- Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
SIMPLE TUNA SPREAD
Salsa is the surprising ingredient in this creamy tuna spread. It gives a unusual spark we enjoy. -Peggy Burdick, Burlington, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and salsa; stir in parsley and onion. Fold in tuna. Refrigerate until serving. Serve on bread, snack rye or crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
QUICK AND SIMPLE TUNA AND GARBANZO SALAD
I found this recipe on a can of "Bush's" garbanzo beans. This is one of my favorite lunches now. Tossed on top of some lettuce or stuffed into a pita. Let me kow if you try any successful variations.
Provided by Kanzeda
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- For best results let it marinate at least one hour before serving.
- See I said it was simple.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 861.5, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 26.6
SIMPLE TUNA HOT DISH OR CASSEROLE
Make and share this Simple Tuna Hot Dish or Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kat Lantto
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350°F degrees.
- While noodles are cooking, melt butter in small sauce pan on medium heat. DO NOT BURN. Add flour and whisk. Add milk. Whisk again.
- Cook until thick like gravy.
- Combine remaining ingredients (except cheese) in Pyrex loaf pan. If using metal, grease with butter. Avoid the use of non-stick cookware!
- Add the white sauce you just created. I like to scrape in as much as possible with a silicone spatula. Add cooked/drained noodles. Stir gently, tends to spill over.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
SIMPLE TUNA MELT
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bread slices in the oven to toast while it preheats, and while you make the tuna salad.
- In a small bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, salt, balsamic vinegar, mustard and dill pickle until well blended. Remove bread from the oven, and pile the tuna mixture onto one slice. Sprinkle cheese over the other slice of bread.
- Bake for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and tuna is heated through. Place the cheese side of the sandwich on top of the tuna side. Cut in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1028 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SUPER SIMPLE TUNA CAKES & TARTER SAUCE
this recipe will feed an elegant crowd or a hungry family. The idea to use stuffing came from a magazine article a few years ago, I kept tweaking it around and got this. I love it as a quick go-to dish when I have forgotten to thaw something for dinner, it's very pantry-friendly!
Provided by Charlene Knaps
Categories Fish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Mix all tuna cake ingredients together in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- 2. While that's cooling, mix together all tarter sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- 3. Heat large nonstick pan to medium heat, or your electric skillet to 275 degrees. Add a dash of cooking oil or spray, if desired.
- 4. Shape mixture into patties, will make 8 good sized patties or 10 medium patties.
- 5. Cook each patty 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown (see photo).
- 6. Cool and pat on paper plate or napkin, top with tarter sauce and enjoy!
KEEP IT SIMPLE TUNA MELT
My family really enjoy tuna melts. Some recipes are complex and take lots of prep. I came up with this idea and can make delicious tuna melts in less the 30 minutes with very little clean up! All which are very important as a working mom.
Provided by DeeDee-licious
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the tuna, mayo and dill in a bowl.
- Cut the Rolls so that they can be used as a sandwich.
- Scoop some of the tuna mixture on one half and add a slice of cheddar on top of the tuna.
- Place the both halves of the croissant on a baking dish for all the sandwiches.
- This will toast the half without any tuna and cheese along with the half with the tuna and cheese.
- Leave in the oven to melt/bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017.3, Fat 48.4, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 149, Sodium 2058.6, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 67.9
SIMPLE TUNA SALAD
My husband mostly likes plain food and that's just what this simple tuna salad recipe is. This is the way that my mom always made it for our family as long as I can remember. Most of these ingredients can be adjusted to your own personal tastes and as you can see the measurements are not precise, except for the tuna. We've...
Provided by Elaine Bovender
Categories Tuna Salads
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Drain tuna well, squeezing out as much oil or water as possible. Put into a medium sized bowl, set aside.
- 2. Finely chop onion, hard boiled eggs and add to tuna. Add pickle relish and mayonnaise and stir well.
- 3. Transfer tuna salad to a plastic tub with a lid and place in refrigerator. Allow to cool thoroughly and serve on bread, with crackers or any way that you like.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh tuna steaks that are at least 1 inch thick.
- If you don't have fresh tuna, you can use frozen tuna steaks that have been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
- Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their flavor.
- Sear the tuna steaks in a hot skillet or grill for a few minutes per side to create a nice crust.
- Reduce the heat and continue to cook the tuna steaks until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve the tuna steaks immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Simple tuna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are grilling, pan-searing, or baking tuna, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give one of these simple tuna recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.
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