Creole Tuna Portabella Melts Recipe

Name: Creole Tuna Portabella Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can chunk light tuna, well drained; 8 medium portabella mushroom caps; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; ½ cup finely chopped carrot; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 2 cups soft breadcrumbs (2 slices bread); 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Brush tops of mushroom caps with 1 tablespoon oil and place on a baking sheet.
3
Broil until almost tender, 3-4 minutes per side.
4
Place cap-sides down on baking sheet.
5
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and saute the pepper, carrot and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the Cajun seasoning and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir until melted.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs until well coated.
8
Gently mix in the tuna.
9
Fill mushroom caps with tuna mixture and top with 2 tablespoons cheese each.
10
Broil until cheese melts.

523

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) can chunk light tuna, well drained, 8 medium portabella mushroom caps, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Creole Tuna Portabella Melts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creole Tuna Portabella Melts

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