Tarragon Tuna Melt Recipes

CLASSIC TUNA MELT

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Tuna melts are easy to make at home! Make some tuna salad, sandwich with cheese, and grill on the stovetop until toasty. Makes a simple lunch or a light dinner.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories Lunch Sandwich Comfort Food Kid-friendly Pantry Meal Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese Sandwich Sandwich Tarragon Tuna Tuna Salad

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 thinly sliced green onion, including the greens
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon, crumbled
Zest of one lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 6-ounce cans solid white tuna, well drained and flaked
8 slices French or Italian loaf bread (or your favorite bread), sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 thinly sliced tomato (8 slices)
4 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

Flip and cook the other side: Use a metal spatula to lift up the sandwiches and carefully turn them to the other side. Cook for another 3 minutes or so, until the second side is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize 4 sandwiches, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TARRAGON TUNA SALAD

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It's surprising how a few herbs can brighten up tuna salad. Made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, this version gets its zip from mustard. It makes a terrific light lunch or Sunday brunch dish. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery and onion. Combine the mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, tarragon, mustard and pepper. Stir into tuna mixture. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TARRAGON TUNA STEAKS

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Tarragon adds a twist to this great marinade that can also be used with swordfish or shark steaks! Tasted better than a filet mignon!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds fresh tuna steaks

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, tarragon vinegar, dried tarragon and pepper. Place tuna steaks into the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Grill tuna steaks 8 to 10 minutes per side, until the tuna flakes easily and is opaque in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 67.1 mg

TARRAGON TUNA MELTS

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Make and share this Tarragon Tuna Melts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced thin
1 -2 tablespoon fresh tarragon (or 2 tsp. dried tarragon)
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained, flaked (in water)
8 slices sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick)
8 -12 tomatoes, slices cut thin (optional)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

Combine mayonniase, parsley, scallions, tarragon, lemon peel, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper. Stir till combined well. Now stir in tuna, breaking up any large pieces.
Place 4 bread slices on a clean work surface, and evenly divide the tuna mixture on top of each slice. Top the tuna with tomato, if using, and cheese. Spread one side of the remaining bread slices with half the butter. Place bread slices, buttered side up, on top of cheese. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, on a large nonstick skillet or griddle, over medium heat. Carefully butter top bread slices. Cook sandwiches for 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is golden, carefully turning halfway through cooking. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Makes 4 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.2, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 76.3, Sodium 1375.2, Carbohydrate 78.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 45.3