Recipe by: @imashleybreannn
This Spicy Tuna Melt with Caramelized Onions proves that sometimes the best sandwiches are born from simple ingredients treated with intention. Wild Planet's sustainable albacore tuna with chili crunch adds unexpected heat and texture to the classic tuna salad. The caramelized onions bring sweet depth that balances the spice, all held together by melted American cheese and buttered sourdough.
Recipe by: @imashleybreannn
This Spicy Tuna Melt with Caramelized Onions proves that sometimes the best sandwiches are born from simple ingredients treated with intention. Wild Planet's sustainable albacore tuna with chili crunch adds unexpected heat and texture to the classic tuna salad. The caramelized onions bring sweet depth that balances the spice, all held together by melted American cheese and buttered sourdough.
2 (5oz) cans Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna
⅓ cup Celery, finely chopped
¼ cup Shallot, finely chopped
2-3 Tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
1½ Tbsp Chili Crunch, plus more to taste
⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
Squeeze of Fresh Lemon Juice
2½ slices American Cheese
1 medium Sweet Onion, sliced
1 Tbsp Butter, plus more for toasting bread
Sourdough Bread (6 slices for 3 sandwiches)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Add tuna to mixing bowl
Using fork, gently mash and break apart tuna
Add celery, shallot, dill, chili crunch, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice
Mix until everything is evenly combined
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Taste and adjust as needed
Cover and refrigerate tuna mix
Heat skillet over medium heat
Add 1 Tbsp butter
Once melted, add sliced onions
Season with salt and pepper
Sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened with slight bite
Transfer caramelized onions to plate
Place American cheese on one slice of sourdough bread
Top with second slice of bread to create sandwich
Spread softened butter on both outside sides of bread
Add sandwich to skillet over medium to medium-low heat
Cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown
Remove from skillet and gently open
Add spicy tuna mix to bottom slice
Top with caramelized onions
Close sandwich with top slice
Slice in half
Serve immediately
