Parmesan Crusted Spicy Tuna Melt
By
Kim Biegacki
@pistachyoo
17
A new twist on a traditional tuna melt that had my taste-buds talking to me. I wanted it spicy and so I wasn't sure if the horseradish would work but it was a success...such a nice spicy/peppery flavor added to my tuna melt. I love, love, love horseradish and the hotter the better. It's for sure to open up your breathing and give you clear sense of smell when you have a good horsey sauce. My Dad tells me stories all the time about how Grandma "Bubba Karski" --would grow horseradish to can it. It was so hot they had to wear gloves during prep time. This made for a perfect dinner tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 can(s)
- tuna, albacore -- drained
- 4 slice
- bread
- 1/2 c
- cheddar cheese, shredded - extra sharp (cracker barrel is an excellent brand)
- 1/4 c
- parmesan cheese, grated
- 1-2 small
- green onion, chopped
- 1-2 tsp
- lime or lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp
- pickle relish, sweet
- 3 Tbsp
- mayonnaise
- 3-4 Tbsp
- horseradish sauce
- 2 Tbsp
- onion, minced or chopped
- 3 - 4 Tbsp
- butter
- 1 tsp
- herbes de provence
- 1 pinch
- salt and pepper
How to Make Parmesan Crusted Spicy Tuna Melt
- 1Mix up your tuna, pickle relish, horsey sauce, spices, onion and green onion, lime or lemon juice....taste and see if you need more salt and pepper. ---- I wanted this spicy so I added 4 tbsp of horsey at least. This is all estimate cause I made it for the first time tonight. I LOVE horseradish! It's good for you too.
- 2Butter your bread and then sprinkle on your Parmesan and pat it down into the butter. Assemble your sandwich with a little sharp cheddar first, then your tuna mix and then more cheddar...top with other slice of bread.
- 3I cooked this up in my Ninja Cooking System but it could easily be pan fried or on the griddle too. The Parmesan give this an incredible crunchy crust...so good.
- 4Cook 3 - 5 minutes on each side with a medium heat. If you want add a little oil to pan if you think that the butter isn't enough.
- 5Slice up and serve with a yummy salad or some yummy fresh veggies, salad, chips or dill pickles....just delish.
About Parmesan Crusted Spicy Tuna Melt
Course/Dish: Sandwiches
Main Ingredient: Fish
Regional Style: American
Hashtags: #Onion, #lemon, #tuna, #Parmesan, #sandwich, #spicy, #lime, #cheddar, #Horseradish, #mayonaise, #albacore, #green-onion
