Canned Tuna Recipes, 8 Smart Ways To Use This Tinned Fish
By Shireen Jamooji
September 12, 2023
Canned tuna is one of those store cupboard ingredients that get as much as as it does love. But it doesn't always have to be a tuna salad or sandwich, there are many cool ways to use canned tuna in delicious wholesome dishes.
Tuna Quesadilla
Make a delicious filling for quesadillas by mixing tuna with cheese, tomatoes, and spices, then grill until golden.
Tuna Cakes
Combine tuna with breadcrumbs, egg, and herbs, then pan-fry into crispy tuna cakes served with a squeeze of lemon.
Tuna Ularthiyathu
Inspired by the Kerala classic, stir fry the drained tuna along with spices, coconut and curry leaves.
Tuna Curry
Use canned tuna as the protein in a simple coconut milk-based curry for a quick, easy seafood twist.
Tuna Sushi
Roll tuna, cucumber, and avocado in seaweed and rice for homemade sushi rolls.
Tuna Pasta Bake
Bake cooked pasta along with tuna flakes in a bechamel sauce for a creamy dinner idea.
Tuna Rice Bowl
Create a quick and nutritious rice bowl by layering cooked rice, tuna, steamed vegetables, and a drizzle of soy sauce for a satisfying meal.
