Fon-Tuna Melts Recipe

Name: Fon-Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained; 4 celery ribs, from the heart finely chopped; ½ cup fresh basil leaf, chopped; ⅓ cup chopped sicilian green olives; 2 tablespoons capers; pepper; 4 slices crusty Italian bread; 1 large garlic clove, peeleed and halved; 8 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
4 celery ribs, from the heart finely chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
⅓ cup chopped sicilian green olives
2 tablespoons capers
pepper
4 slices crusty Italian bread
1 large garlic clove, peeleed and halved
8 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded

1
Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat the broiler.
2
In a bowl whisk together lemon juice and anchovy paste.
3
Gradually whisk in the oil.
4
Mix in tuna, celery, onion, basil, olives and capers.
5
Season with pepper.
6
Lightly toast both sides of bread on baking sheet under broiler.
7
When toasted, remove and rub one side of each slice with the garlic.
8
Cover each bread with a quarter of the tuna salad.
9
Top with cheese.
10
Melt under the broiler.

530

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, juice of, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained, and more.

Yes, Fon-Tuna 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!

Fon-Tuna Melts

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Variations & substitutions

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