Pesto Tuna Recipes
GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and pat dry the tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper and brush both sides with olive oil. Place tuna on hot grill and sear each side for 2 minutes for rare. If you prefer well done, cook the tuna an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
- Into the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With the blender still running, slowly pour 1/2 cup of olive oil. Check for a thick, yet smooth consistency, adding more oil if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Slice the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a serving plate and drizzle with lemon juice. Sauce tuna with pesto.
CARRIE'S GARLIC PESTO TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
I love creating new variations on tuna sandwiches. I made this for my husband's lunch the other day, and he wanted them again for dinner that night! When I made this, I didn't measure anything, just started throwing things in a bowl...adjust to your taste and enjoy!
Provided by Carrie Biles
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, pesto, and garlic.
- Make four sandwiches by layering tuna, lettuce, and tomato slices between slices of bread. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 600.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CHEESY TUNA PESTO PASTA
Throw together some storecupboard ingredients and pop under the grill for a simple midweek meal
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Pasta, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted, then serve with a green salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
PESTO TUNA MELTS
A tangy Italian twist on tuna salad, this cheesy open-faced sandwich from Nancy Monroe of Statesville, North Carolina is a fuss-free standout. Pair it with a cup of hot soup or chips for a tasty lunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Combine pesto and mayonnaise; spread over toasted bread. Top with tomato, tuna, pepper and cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
PESTO, CANNELLINI BEAN & TUNA JACKETS
Top baked sweet potatoes with pesto, cannellini beans and tuna for a simple supper. They take just two minutes to prep and deliver two of your 5-a-day
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Lunch, Supper
Time 9m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Pierce the potatoes a few times, then bake for 40 mins, or until really soft. Alternatively, microwave on High for 7 mins.
- Mix the beans, pesto, cream cheese, tuna, red onion, lemon zest and some seasoning. Split the baked potatoes and stuff with the tuna filling. Top with the pine nuts and basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
PESTO TUNA
I had tuna, but none of the usual ingredients I mix in. I found pesto in the back of the fridge. It's unusual I know, but we really liked the flavour combination, even my husband who hates trying new things :-) Note: the cook time is for refrigeration.
Provided by MrsSPheonix
Categories Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 1/2 cup, approx., 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make sure the tuna is as well drained as possible, I squeeze mine in a sieve.
- Mix with pesto and pepper to taste.
- If you want a more"spreadable" consistency, mix in the mayonnaise.
- A little lemon juice adds some zing if you like a more tangy flavour.
- Refrigerate for at least 20minutes to allow flavours to meld.
- Serve either as a sandwich or on crackers.
PESTO TUNA SANDWICH
Make and share this Pesto Tuna Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aunt Cookie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the pesto, mayo, tuna, and tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the tuna mixture on the bottom half of the rolls and top with a slice of cheese (I used hoagie rolls; this is enough filling for four large sandwiches).
- Broil until the cheese is slightly browned.
- Top with optional lettuce and the other half of the bun.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 919.3, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 34.2
GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and pat dry the tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper and brush both sides with olive oil. Place tuna on hot grill and sear each side for 2 minutes for rare. If you prefer well done, cook the tuna an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
- Into the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With the blender still running, slowly pour 1/2 cup of olive oil. Check for a thick, yet smooth consistency, adding more oil if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Slice the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a serving plate and drizzle with lemon juice. Sauce tuna with pesto.
PESTO-TUNA MELTS
A simple sandwich that hints of a home-style deli favorite. Delicious!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil.
- Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat until golden brown; turn and broil until golden brown.
- Spread bread slices with pesto. Top with tomato, tuna and cheese slices. Broil about 1 minute or just until cheese begins to melt. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg
TUNA AND PESTO SANDWICH
Canned tuna and prepared pesto along with radicchio and cucumber make up this Mediterranean-style picnic sandwich made on an English muffin.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Yield Makes 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix tuna with prepared pesto. Place a few radicchio leaves onto bottom half of Englishmuffin. Top with tuna mixture, cucumber, and a squeeze of lemon. Sandwichwith muffin top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g
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