Tuna Empanadas & Salsa Fresco Recipe

Name: Tuna Empanadas & Salsa Fresco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Empanadas; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup water; 2 cans solid white tuna, drained; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup onion, finely diced; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon parsley; Salsa Fresco; 3 tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 onion, finely diced; 1 small jalapeno pepper; 1 lime, juiced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bunch fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

Empanadas
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup water
2 cans solid white tuna, drained
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon parsley
Salsa Fresco
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 small jalapeno pepper
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro

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["To make the dough, combine flour and salt in a medium bowl, and mix.", "Add the butter and press into the flour with a fork until crumbly.", "Add the water and mix with your hands to form a ball.", "Knead until dough is smooth, then place back in the bowl, and let it rest for 20 minutes.", "While the dough rests, heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1 Tbsp of olive oil and the onions.", "Cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, tuna, and spices.
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Mix well and cook another 2 minutes.", "Break the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape into a circles.", "Using flour and a rolling pin, roll the dough into 4-6 inch circles.", "Place 2-3 Tbsp of the tuna filling on one half of each piece of dough.", "Close the dough up and use a fork to seal the edges.", "Fry in olive oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
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Serve with salsa fresco.", "Place jalapeno pepper and fresh cilantro in a food processor and mix on high. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.", "Add the tomatoes, onions, lime juice salt, and pepper.", "Mix well and serve with the empanadas."]

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Empanadas, 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup softened butter, and more.

Yes, Tuna Empanadas & Salsa Fresco falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tuna Empanadas & Salsa Fresco

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