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Tuna Melt
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This version of the diner classic is enlivened with the tangy flavors of red pepper, lemon, and ketchup.
Yield : Makes 4 servings
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 10 mins
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
Directions
1. Position a broiler rack 6in (15cm) from the heat and preheat. Split the muffins and toast.
2. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the red pepper, scallions, and shallots. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add the tuna, breaking up the chunks with a fork. Cook for about 1 minute, until the tuna is heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the ketchup, 2 tbsp of the mayonnaise, and the lemon zest.
3. Spread the remaining mayonnaise over the cut sides of the muffins. Spread 4 muffin halves with the tuna mixture and arrange the cheese triangles on top.
4. Grill until the cheese melts. Top with the remaining 4 muffin halves. Serve at once.
Notes
Good with a selection of your favorite pickles.
© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
546 kcal
33 % daily value
71 % daily value
6 % daily value
504 mg
62 mg
35 g
5 g
4 g
33 g
63 mg
885 mg
9 g
31 g
21 % daily value
