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Parmesan Crusted Tuna Melt

Recipe by @dliciouslyinspired

This Parmesan Crusted Tuna Melt takes the classic sandwich to new heights with a golden, crispy cheese exterior that adds incredible texture and flavor. Using Wild Planet's sustainably caught Albacore tuna as the foundation, this elevated sandwich features a perfectly balanced tuna salad with crunchy vegetables and bright, tangy seasonings. The ingenious technique of cooking the sandwich directly on a bed of parmesan creates a spectacular crust that transforms an everyday lunch into something truly special.

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Category

Tuna recipes

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

8 minutes

Recipe by @dliciouslyinspired

This Parmesan Crusted Tuna Melt takes the classic sandwich to new heights with a golden, crispy cheese exterior that adds incredible texture and flavor. Using Wild Planet's sustainably caught Albacore tuna as the foundation, this elevated sandwich features a perfectly balanced tuna salad with crunchy vegetables and bright, tangy seasonings. The ingenious technique of cooking the sandwich directly on a bed of parmesan creates a spectacular crust that transforms an everyday lunch into something truly special.

Ingredients

  • 2 (5oz) cans Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna

  • 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
  • 3 Tbsp Red Onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Bread of choice
  • Cheddar Cheese slices
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese for crust
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Directions

  1. Add tuna to a bowl and shred with two forks
  2. Mix in celery, red onion, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
  3. Spread tuna mixture on one half of bread slice
  4. Top with cheddar cheese and close sandwich
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat
  6. Sprinkle a generous layer of parmesan cheese in the pan
  7. Place sandwich directly on the melting parmesan
  8. Cook until cheese forms a golden-brown crust
  9. Carefully lift sandwich, add more parmesan to pan
  10. Flip sandwich onto fresh parmesan layer
  11. Cook until second side is golden-brown and interior cheese is melted
  12. Remove from pan, slice, and serve immediately
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