Best Tangy Tuna Bunwiches Recipes

TUNA PATTY

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Joann Brasington of Sumter, South Carolina reports that this tasty change-of-pace sandwich is as quick to prepare as your favorite hamburger. "My husband likes his topped with melted Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard. Salmon can be substituted for a more 'elegant' burger," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
Dash Worcestershire sauce
4 hamburger buns, split
Tomato slices and lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red pepper, mayonnaise, chili sauce and seasonings; mix well. Shape into four patties (mixture will be soft). , Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; fry patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve on buns with tomato and lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ASIAN TUNA BITES WITH DIJON DIPPING SAUCE

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Quick, easy and fresh with big, bold and bright flavors, this healthy dish is a snap to make and beautiful to serve. You can make it up to 8 hours in advance, which is convenient for entertaining. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound tuna steaks, cut into thirty 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients; set aside. Spritz tuna with cooking spray. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown tuna on all sides in batches until medium-rare or slightly pink in the center; remove from the skillet., On each of 30 wooden appetizer skewers, thread one tuna cube. Arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with onions. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.