Best 7 Tasty Tuna Turnovers Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing tuna turnovers, where flaky pastry embraces a luscious filling of tuna, vegetables, and herbs. These turnovers are not just a meal; they are a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.

Indulge in the classic Tuna Turnovers, where succulent tuna is complemented by a medley of peas, carrots, and onions, all enveloped in a golden brown pastry. For a more adventurous palate, try the Spicy Tuna Turnovers, where a piquant blend of chili peppers and paprika ignites your senses. And for those who love a touch of elegance, the Creamy Tuna Turnovers, enriched with a velvety cream sauce and a hint of lemon, will surely impress.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process of creating these culinary gems. From preparing the flaky pastry to assembling and baking the turnovers, you'll be guided every step of the way. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to impress your loved ones with these homemade delights.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this culinary adventure. The delicious rewards of homemade tuna turnovers await you!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRUNCHY TUNA TURNOVERS



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"I used to work with a cook who considered this sandwich one of his specialties," says Denise Hollebeke of Penhold, Alberta. "Once I tried it, I could see why. It's a great change from a traditional tuna sandwich."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 egg, beaten
1-1/4 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine tuna, cheese, mayonnaise, olives and lemon-pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each biscuit into a 5-in. circle. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of tuna mixture onto one side of each circle. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal., Place egg and potato chips in separate shallow bowls. Dip turnovers in egg, then coat with chips. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Make a 2-1/2-in. slit in top of each turnover. Bake at 375° for 18-21 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

TASTY TUNA PATTIES



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If you're ever pressed for time, start with a couple cans of tuna and you'll have a delicious patty in no time that you can serve a number of different ways. Add them to buns with your favorite toppings for sandwiches, serve them alongside a fresh salad, or make smaller versions of them and serve them as appetizers with tartar sauce on the side. There are a lot of great flavor elements in these easy and versatile patties, but the quantities are small so the flavor still comes out pretty mild. If you're looking for a stronger flavor, increase quantities as you like!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 large eggs
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons finely diced celery
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon oil, divided, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, celery, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, mustard, pepper, and dill in a bowl; stir gently until fully and evenly combined. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, gently lay 2 tuna patties into the skillet. Don't over crowd - only add as many patties as comfortably fit with room to flip them.
  • Cook tuna patties until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed if they're cooking too quickly. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 329.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TUNA TURNOVERS



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This is one of those recipes that is so beat up that it fell out of the book - The More with Less Cookbook by Doris Janzen Longacre. I learned a lot from this cookbook when I was a newlywed and new mother figuring out how to plan meals. These are great if you make your own biscuit dough but they're super easy if you use the refrigerated kind!

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped celery
mayonnaise (enough to moisten)
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish (not in orginal recipe, but that's how we like it)
1 teaspoon chives (or onion, finely chopped, I never add this actually, but if you love onions, go for it!)
biscuit dough (homemade or refrigerated)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except biscuit dough.
  • Prepare biscuit dough - or open the tube :).
  • If homemade dough, roll out to 1/8-to 1/4 inch thickness. If premade biscuit dough, flatten out each biscuit a bit - I divide them in half if they're the big fat type.
  • Cut into 4-inch squares or rounds.
  • Place about 2 1/2 T filling onto each dough piece, fold over and pinch to seal.
  • I don't bother sealing these all the way - just roll them up and pinch closed across the top. Some of the filling may sneak out the ends, but I prefer them this way.
  • Bake 15 minutes in a 400 degree oven.
  • To freeze: Bake as directed and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag. Seal, pushing out as much air as possible. Label and freeze.
  • To serve: Allow to thaw in fridge or microwave. Good warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 219.1, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 17

TUNISIAN TUNA-AND-EGG TURNOVER



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Categories     Egg     Fish     Herb     Onion     Appetizer     Breakfast     Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (first course or light supper) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (6-ounce) can tuna in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
About 3 cups vegetable oil
6 (8-inch-square) spring-roll wrappers
6 whole eggs (preferably medium)
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer; 2 pastry brushes

Steps:

  • Mash together tuna, scallions, parsley, capers, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until tuna is broken up and mixture is combined well.
  • Stir together egg white and water in a cup with a fork.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet until it registers 350°F on thermometer.
  • While vegetable oil is heating, arrange 2 spring-roll wrappers on a work surface and brush centers lightly with olive oil (do not oil edges). Leaving a 1-inch border all around, put 2 tablespoons tuna mixture near lower right corner of 1 wrapper and form mixture into a ring (about 1/2 inch high and 3 inches in diameter) to contain egg.
  • Repeat procedure with other wrapper. Brush edges of both wrappers with egg white mixture (use separate brushes for oil and for egg white), then break an egg inside each "ring" and season eggs lightly with salt and pepper. Fold top left corner of each wrapper over egg to form a triangle and press edges together to seal.
  • Immediately lift 1 brik gently by tip of triangle and lower into oil, keeping long side of triangle in center of skillet. Repeat with second brik and fry briks, lapping oil over exposed wrappers with a metal spatula, until undersides are golden, about 1 minute. Flip each brik over sideways with aid of 2 metal spatulas, so long side of each triangle stays in center, then continue to fry, lapping exposed wrapper with oil, until wrapper is golden and egg is cooked but yolk is still runny, about 1 minute more. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then put on a baking sheet and keep warm in oven while making remaining briks.
  • Make more briks in same manner (using a second baking sheet for keeping last batches warm). Return oil to 350°F between batches.
  • Serve briks warm.

POTATO AND TUNA TURNOVERS



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Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Fry     Tuna     Spring     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 large eggs
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 6-ounce can tuna packed in oil, drained, 2 tablespoons oil reserved
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon drained capers
18 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup vegetable oil plus additional vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, whole eggs (do not crack), and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy large pot. Add enough cold water to cover. Partially cover pot. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove eggs. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Drain. Transfer potatoes to large bow. Crack eggs; remove shells. Add eggs to bowl with potatoes. Using fork, coarsely mash potatoes and eggs. Mix in tuna, reserved tuna oil, green onions, capers, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with plastic wrap. Stack phyllo sheets on work surface. Using shears and a 9-inch plate as a guide, cut phyllo into 18 rounds. Working quickly, stack 3 phyllo rounds on work surface. (Cover remaining phyllo sheets with plastic, then damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.) Place generous 1/4 cup filling in center of phyllo. Sprinkle with 1/6 of parsley. Brush edge with oil. Fold phyllo to form half-moon, pressing slightly. Fold edge over, pressing to seal. Transfer turnover to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo, filling, parsley, and oil.
  • Line baking sheet with 3 paper towels. Pour oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Slide 1 turnover into oil. Fry until bottom is golden, about 1 minute. Using slotted spatula, transfer turnover onto plate; tuno over. Slide back into oil. Fry until bottom is golden, about 1 minute. Drain on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining turnovers.

EASY TUNA FISH TURNOVERS



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My friend made this for me this weekend for lunch. A nice change from the same old tuna sandwich. She served it with coleslaw and dill pickles. YUMMY!

Provided by tamibic

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 unbaked nine inch pie crusts, buttered
2 cans solid white tuna
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed

Steps:

  • Combine the ingredients and place half on each pie crust to about 1" from the edge and fold over crimp and slash top 3-4 times.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.7, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 40.2, Sodium 957, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 33

POTATO CHIP ENCRUSTED TUNA TURNOVERS



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I was recently given quite a few cans of tuna, so I dug into my collection of tuna recipes to see what I could come up with. I used to make these turnovers for my daughter when she was little; she loved them! Sometimes I would wrap them well in aluminum foil, put them in a wide mouth thermos, and they would still be warm come lunch time at school. These are a snap to prepare, and are thrifty and good. The potato chip crust makes them a little 'special', for kids and adults! They can be made into a hearty appetizer by tearing the dough for each biscuit in half and halving the filling.

Provided by Martha Price @karenella1

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 - 6.5 oz can(s) tuna, drained and flaked
2 0r 3 dash(es) black pepper
- salt, to taste
1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup(s) sliced green olives (or black)
1/3 cup(s) mayonnaise
1 can(s) refrigerated 'big & flakey' biscuits
1 - egg, beaten
1 cup(s) crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine the tuna with the salt and pepper, cheese, olives, and mayonnaise.
  • Separate the biscuit dough into 10 biscuits; roll or press each into a four or five-inch circle. Spoon about 1/4-cup of the tuna mixture onto the center of each biscuit. Fold the dough in half over the filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Make two or three 1/2-inch slits on each top.
  • Brush each turnover on each side with the beaten egg, then press both sides into the crushed potato chips. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 18 to 24 minutes until deep golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use fresh tuna steaks for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have time to cook the tuna steaks, you can use canned tuna instead. Just be sure to drain the tuna well and flake it before using.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your tuna turnovers. Some good options include onions, bell peppers, carrots, and celery.
  • Season your tuna turnovers with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of your tuna turnovers with milk or egg wash before baking. This will help them to brown nicely.
  • Serve your tuna turnovers warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Tuna turnovers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They can be made with fresh or canned tuna, and they can be filled with a variety of vegetables and seasonings. Tuna turnovers are also a great way to use up leftover tuna. So next time you have some tuna on hand, try making a batch of tuna turnovers. You won't be disappointed!

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