Best 13 Best Tuna Recipes

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Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to cooking tuna, transforming this versatile seafood into a masterpiece. From the depths of the ocean to your dinner plate, let's explore the diverse flavors and textures of tuna and guide you through selecting the perfect cut, mastering various cooking techniques, and creating unforgettable dishes that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you prefer the delicate taste of seared ahi tuna or the comforting warmth of a tuna casserole, we'll provide expert tips and tricks to ensure your tuna dishes shine. Get ready to dive into the world of tuna and unlock the endless possibilities of this culinary gem.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Provided by JAICARD

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This tuna noodle casserole is the best with a classic creamy taste from my childhood. The sauce is rich and creamy but not overwhelmingly heavy. The crunch from the topping and fresh bite from the parsley create the perfect balance. Let's not forget that this is a great budget-friendly meal to feed a crowd!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small white onion, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles. Return to pot and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Add sauce mixture to reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Stir together bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1481.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BEST EVER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe my entire family loves! It's requested at least once a week and for Birthday suppers. The recipe came from the mother of one of my childhood friends, who made some of the best food. If I'm making a double batch, I make it with cream of chicken and celery soups together.

Provided by Bread n Butter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 cup diced celery
6 ounces albacore tuna
6 ounces cooked egg noodles
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the cream of chicken, mayonnaise and milk together in a large bowl.
  • Add the diced celery and onion.
  • Fold in the tuna, followed by the cooked egg noodles and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Place in a casserole dish. Cook at 375 degrees for about 40-45 minutes, just until the top starts to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 746.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.3

BEST EVER TUNA SALAD



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Creamy, delicious tuna salad with a surprise ingredient!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, shredded
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sour cream
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¾ cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop finely.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, crabmeat, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, lemon pepper, dill and sweet relish and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 260.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BEST TUNA MELT (NEW JERSEY DINER STYLE)



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If you order a tuna melt in a New Jersey diner, you'll get something very similar to this! My method of topping the tuna salad with cheese FIRST, then tomato and more cheese, keeps the toppings from sliding off the bread.

Provided by COOKINGIRLLJ

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup finely chopped celery
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
¾ teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices seedless rye bread
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
  • Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 478.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

THE WORLD'S BEST TUNA BURGERS!!!



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I love this recipe because it is simple and packed with flavor. My sister when we were much younger had decided to stop eating meat, and so my mother and I had to create some new dishes for her to eat... we came up with this. It also works with canned Salmon...enjoy!!!

Provided by evagidov

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 patties, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, flaked
1 egg
1 cup of shredded cheese (whatever your preference)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 medium onion, dices small
1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumb, for the mix
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, on the side for coating
Pam cooking spray, for coating the pan

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl mix all ingredients together thoroughly. I noticed it is a better consistency if you mix with your hands.
  • Place the extra breadcrumbs for coating on a shallow dish.
  • Preheat pan on medium with Pam.
  • Form a patty with your hands and coat both sides of it with breadcrumbs.
  • Place the patty in a preheated fry pan.
  • Repeat steps until mix is finished, usually around 6 patties.
  • Cook until each side has browned and has a slight crispiness.
  • I like to serve them on toasted bread with mayo, lettuce, and tomato if you like.

WORLD'S BEST TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by cndoyle87

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz. no-yolk type medium noodles
2 tsp. butter or margarine divided
1 small chopped onion
1/2 medium chopped onion
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/4 c. 1 percent milk
1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (9 oz.) can drained water-packed albacore tuna
1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper
1/3 c. dried bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile combine 1 teaspoon butter or margarine, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms in a large container and microwave on high; drain. Whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Stir into vegetable mixture; cover and microwave on high 2 minutes. Stir; recover and cook 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 30 seconds increments until thickened. Remove from microwave and cheese and stir until melted. Stir in tuna, cooked noodles, salt and pepper and spoon into baking dish. Bake covered 25 minutes. Mix together bread crumbs and the 1 teaspoon remaining butter (melted) sprinkle over casserole and bake 5 more minutes or until bubbly.

THE BEST SPICY TUNA MELT



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A mildy spicy version of a family favorite. Best served with tomato soup or salad and a crunchy dill pickle.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 14m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (170 g) can flaked tuna, in water, drained
1/4 cup Miracle Whip light
1/2 teaspoon spicy mustard
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 slices bread
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix tuna, miracle whip, mustard, green onion, celery and spices.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Spread tuna mixture on 2 slices of bread, top with 1/4 cup of cheese each.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, turn oven to broil and melt the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 674.1, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 29.5

BEST TUNA SALAD SANDWICH



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Fish     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Avocado     Spring     Healthy

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

Best Tuna Sandwich Ever
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This tuna melt is super quick and easy to make! Normal tuna sandwiches are delicious, but adding that layer of melted cheese really does wonders. For more recipes like this, visit TheKitchenPaper.com.
INGREDIENTS
1 (6) Ounce can of tuna
2 Tablespoon mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon mustard
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
1 splash of hot sauce
2 Tablespoon minced onion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Slice of bread
1/4 Avocado
1 Slice of cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • PREPARATION Step 1 Press the liquid from the tuna, and combine the tuna with mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, hot sauce, and minced onion. Step 2 Stir until fully combined and smooth (add more mayonnaise if necessary), season with salt and pepper. Step 3 Toast the bread, then spread a thin layer of avocado onto the bread. Step 4 Pile the tuna mixture on top of the avocado. Top the tuna with the slice of cheese and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

BEST EVER TUNA



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My grandson will not eat tuna unless I make it. He says I make the best ever tuna and that is where I got the name.

Provided by Chef GAT

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 6 sandwiches, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 (12 ounce) cans solid white tuna
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sour cream
2 teaspoons ranch dressing
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
4 tablespoons dill pickle relish
4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS:.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop finely.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, rosemary, thyme, lemon pepper, dill and sweet relish and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.2, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 281.6, Sodium 1506.8, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 52.6

BEST TUNA MELT (NEW JERSEY DINER STYLE)



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Categories     Sandwich     Fish     Broil     Kid-Friendly

Number Of Ingredients 18

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
3 (7 ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
10 slices favourite bread
10 slices ripe tomato
10 or 20 slices cheese
paprika, for garnish
What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail The Vodka Collins
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Orange Drink

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven broiler. 2. In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices. 4. Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

BEST EVER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by jsides

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
6 ounces albacore tuna
6 ounces cooked egg noodles
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the cream of chicken, mayonnaise and milk together in a large bowl. Add the diced celery and onion. Fold in the tuna, followed by the cooked egg noodles and shredded cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper to your taste. Place in a casserole dish. Cook at 375 degrees for about 40-45 minutes, just until the top starts to brown.

BEST TUNA MELT (NEW JERSEY DINER STYLE) [433]



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Fish     Broil

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices seedless rye bread
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler. In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices. Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Tips:

  • Select High-Quality Tuna: Choose tuna steaks or fillets that are firm and have a vibrant red color. Avoid any fish that appears dull or has brown spots.
  • Proper Thawing: If using frozen tuna, thaw it properly in the refrigerator overnight or by submerging it in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Seasoning and Marinating: Enhance the flavor of your tuna by seasoning it with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Marinating the tuna for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps infuse more flavor.
  • Cooking Methods: Tuna can be cooked using various methods, including grilling, pan-searing, baking, and poaching. Adjust the cooking time based on the desired doneness. For a medium-rare tuna steak, aim for an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C).
  • Resting Time: Allow the cooked tuna to rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful fish.

Conclusion:

With its versatility and health benefits, tuna is a fantastic choice for a delicious and nutritious meal. By following these tips and experimenting with different recipes, you can create a variety of flavorful tuna dishes that will impress your family and friends. Remember to select high-quality tuna, season it well, and cook it to perfection to enjoy the best tuna experience. Bon appétit!

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