Tuna Melt With Spanish Flavors Recipe

Name: Tuna Melt With Spanish Flavors
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces chunk white tuna packed in oil, drained; 1 roasted red pepper, peeled and chopped (from a jar is fine); 12 onion, chopped; 4 -6 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 -2 teaspoon paprika (preferably Hungarian or Spanish); lemon juice; salt; pepper; 8 slices sun-dried tomato bread; 8 ounces aged gouda cheese (may use Jack or white cheddar); olive oil, for brushing the bread

Servings: persons

6 ounces chunk white tuna packed in oil, drained
1 roasted red pepper, peeled and chopped (from a jar is fine)
12 onion, chopped
4 -6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon paprika (preferably Hungarian or Spanish)
lemon juice
salt
pepper
8 slices sun-dried tomato bread
8 ounces aged gouda cheese (may use Jack or white cheddar)
olive oil, for brushing the bread

1
Make the tuna mixture: In a medium bowl, break up the tuna using a fork; mix in the red pepper, onion, mayonnaise, olive oil, paprika, a few drops of lemon juice, salt, and pepper; adjust amount of mayonnaise to reach a nice thick consistency.
2
Make the sandwiches: lay out 4 slices of bread; top each with 1/4 of the cheese; top with the tuna mixture, then with the remaining bread.
3
Brush the outside of the sandwiches lightly with olive oil.
4
Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add in sandwiches (do this in batches).
5
Weight them down with the bottom of a heavy frying pan, not to press them but to hold the tops on and keep them flat while the cheese melts.
6
Decrease heat to medium; cook on the first side until the bread is crisp and golden; then turn over and repeat.
7
Lift the weighting pan every so often to check on the cheesewhen it melts, you can tell because a little bit will ooze out and when the bread is gold and crisp, remove sandwich from the pan.
8
*If the bread is getting too dark before the cheese melts, decrease the heat.

1199

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces chunk white tuna packed in oil, drained, 1 roasted red pepper, peeled and chopped (from a jar is fine), 12 onion, chopped, 4 -6 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Tuna Melt With Spanish Flavors 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 With Spanish Flavors

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