Tuna Melt Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 English muffins; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 6-oz (170g) cans albacore tuna, drained; 2 tbsp ketchup; 6 tbsp mayonnaise; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 4 large, thin slices of sharp Cheddar cheese, halved diagonally

Servings: persons

4 English muffins
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 6-oz (170g) cans albacore tuna, drained
2 tbsp ketchup
6 tbsp mayonnaise
Grated zest of 1 lemon
4 large, thin slices of sharp Cheddar cheese, halved diagonally

1
Position a broiler rack 6in (15cm) from the heat and preheat.
2
Split the muffins and toast.
3
Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
4
Add the red pepper, scallions, and shallots.
5
Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the tuna, breaking up the chunks with a fork.
7
Cook for about 1 minute, until the tuna is heated through.
8
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the ketchup, 2 tbsp of the mayonnaise, and the lemon zest.
9
Spread the remaining mayonnaise over the cut sides of the muffins.
10
Spread 4 muffin halves with the tuna mixture and arrange the cheese triangles on top.
11
Grill until the cheese melts.
12
Top with the remaining 4 muffin halves.
13
Serve at once.

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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: 4 English muffins, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Tuna Melt 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.

Tuna Melt

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