Best 3 Spicy Chipotle Tuna Recipes

**Spicy Chipotle Tuna: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Spicy Chipotle Tuna, a dish that masterfully blends the fiery heat of chipotle peppers with the delicate richness of tuna. This delectable creation offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind this irresistible dish as we delve into a collection of recipes that showcase its versatility and culinary prowess. Embark on a culinary adventure and let the spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet notes of chipotle tuna ignite your senses.

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SPICY CHIPOTLE TUNA ON RICE

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Spicy Chipotle Tuna on Rice

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice
1 single-serving pouch tuna
1/3 cup thinly sliced red peppers
1/2 small avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tsp finely chopped chipotles in adobo
2 tbsp mayonnaise

Steps:

This tasty grain bowl is easy and versatile, but the combination of zesty and spicy flavors will delight your taste buds. Not only that, this dish is also completely hassle-free! Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions. Step 2
Top rice with tuna, peppers and avocado. Stir together chipotles and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Drizzle sauce over top of rice bowl. Recipe Tips To take this dish to-go, keep the sauce in a small container and drizzle it over the bowl when you're ready to eat. If you don't have chipotles in adobo, use 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, instead. Serve this bowl with a wedge of lime or lemon, if desired.

SPICY TUNA TOSTADA

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This is inspired by the famous Contramar Tostada, with some of the same flavors but a very different composition.

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 tostadas

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 to 3 cups vegetable oil
Eight 4-inch corn tortillas
12 to 16 ounces number 1 grade ahi tuna
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, finely minced
1 lime, cut into supremes (see Cook's Note), juice reserved
1 watermelon radish, peeled, or 4 regular radishes, julienned
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked, stems discarded
2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/8 cup pure olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

For the tostadas: Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels.
Fry the tortillas flat until completely crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on the paper towels.
Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch cubes, discarding large pieces of sinew, and place in a small bowl. Dress the tuna with 2 tablespoons olive oil and some salt and pepper and mix well. Add the shallot. Drain the juice from the lime supremes and add to the radishes in a small bowl. Add the supremes to the tuna mixture and mix well. Chop half the cilantro and add to tuna mixture. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the radishes and season with salt and pepper.
For the chipotle aioli: Place the chipotles, mayo and lime juice in a mortar and pestle and blend until smooth. Slowly add the oil and season with salt. Spoon into a bowl.
To compose, spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle aioli on each of the tostada rounds. Place the tuna mixture on top of the chipotle aioli. Top the tuna with the radish mixture and the remaining cilantro leaves.

SPICY TUNA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE

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Spicy tuna salad with chipotle may be the most tasty and trendy way to have tuna. Nothing beats that smoky flavor! Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, on crackers, tuna melts and more.

Provided by Roxana Begum

Categories Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cans (5 oz each) tuna (light, packed in water, drained)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (light, avocado oil or olive oil based)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (drained)
1/3 cup chopped celery (finely)
2 tbsp chopped red onion (finely)
2 tbsp chopped red bell pepper (finelu)
2 to 3 tbsp chipotle peppers ((chipotle in adobo sauce) chopped )
2 tbsp sweet relish
1 tbsp capers
1 tbsp chopped cilantro (or basil/parsley/chives/dill)
1 clove garlic (grated)
2 tsp lime zest (organic)
Salt (to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Drain the canned tuna really well. Squeeze it in a colander or sieve if necessary.
Crumble the tuna into a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, drained Greek yogurt, chopped celery, chopped red onion, chopped red bell pepper, chopped chipotle peppers, sweet relish, capers, chopped herbs, grated garlic and lemon zest.Tip: Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers as per taste.
Combine it all together very well into a creamy and thick salad. Season with salt and pepper as per taste.
Serve it as sandwiches with whole grain bread, wraps, on crackers, on a bed of greens or stuffed in veggies.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 261 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
If you like your tuna salad spicy, add an extra chipotle pepper or two.
If you don't have mayonnaise, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Serve the tuna salad on its own, as a sandwich, or as a wrap.

Conclusion:

Spicy Chipotle Tuna is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and healthy fats, and it's also a good source of fiber. Plus, it's so versatile that you can serve it in a variety of ways. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give Spicy Chipotle Tuna a try. You won't be disappointed!