The Ultimate Tuna Melt with Ketchup Fish Recipe
Hey there, fellow gastronomes! Today we’re exploring a mouthwatering gastronomic masterpiece certain to pique your taste receptors: the tuna melt with ketchup fish. This dish surprises with a ketchup-infused fish twist while nevertheless combining the traditional comfort of a tuna melt. This meal is perfect for a home chef trying to wow friends or a busy bee searching for a quick lunch! Let us get right to cooking.
Recipe Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- One can of drained tuna.
- Two tablespoons mayonnaise
- One teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- One quarter cup chopped celery
- One-fourth cup chopped red onion
- Taste and salt & pepper
- Four slices of bread – your preferred sourdough, whole grain, etc.
- One cup shredded cheese – your preferred cheddar or another?
- Butter for cooking on grills
For the fish ketchup:
- One pound of white fish fillets, either tilapia or cod.
- ¼ cup ketchup
- One teaspoon of lemon juice
- One teaspoon powder garlic from
- Taste and salt & pepper
Method
Step 1:
get ready the ketchup fish. Turn your oven’s temperature to 375°F (190°C). Combine in a bowl the ketchup, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the salmon fillets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Wholly cover the fish with the ketchup mixture.
Fish should be cooked through and flake readily with a fork after 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
Step 2:
Create the tuna mixture. Prepare the tuna melt filling as the fish bakes. Combine in a mixing dish the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, diced red onion, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until everything is uniformly coated.
Step 3:
build the tuna melt. Add some butter to a skillet set over medium heat.
Slice two pieces of bread, then liberally distribute the tuna mixture on each.
Top with some shredded cheese; then, to create sandwiches, lay the other two slices of bread on top.
On each side, grill the sandwiches in the skillet for three to four minutes until golden brown and the cheese melts.
Step 4:
Remove the fish from the oven once it is finished roasting and let it cool for one minute.
Present the half sliced grilled tuna melts next the ketchup fish. For that extra zing, drizzle some more ketchup on top.
FAQ
I could substitute canned fish for fresh.
A: Absolutely! For this dish, canned fish performs really nicely. Just be sure you drain and rinse it before using.
What sort of bread melts tuna the best?
Though feel free to use whatever you have on hand, sourdough or whole grain bread gives a great taste and texture!
Q: Could I top my tuna melt with additional ingredients?
A: Without a doubt! Your tuna melt can get a creative twist with avocado, pickles, even jalapeños.
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