Tuna Melt
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Adapted from Modern Comfort Food by Ina GartenI like to add enough mayonnaise to let the tuna shine so reduced it from the original recipe, which called for 3/4 cup. I found 1/2 cup was just right for me but you may want to start with 1/3 cup and add more from there.Although I gave it a go with jarred imported tuna, I think that tuna shines when served on its own, and less-so when tossed with mayo and other condiments. So feel free to use a good-quality jarred or tinned tuna packed in oil, preferably one that's responsibly caught. (A guide to a few brands in the US and in France.) I offered some ideas for what kinds of bread and cheese you might to use in the post, but for those who don't like dill, you can swap out another herb such as chives, parsley, chervil, or tarragon, although since tarragon can be quite strong, I'd start out with half the amount called ...
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Ingredients
- Two ounce (340-450g total) tuna drained, packed in oil, tins
- 1/2 cup (65g) celery preferably the tender center ribs and hearts, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (50g) scallions white and light green parts, minced
- 3 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers rinsed in a sieve and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (115g) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 lices sandwich bread
- 4 ounces (115g) cheese see headnote, grated
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork. Stir in the celery, scallions, and dill. Chop the capers and mix them in along with the lemon juice and mustard.
- Add mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Stir well. Taste, and season with more seasonings, if desired.
- Toast the four slices of bread in a toaster, and turn on the oven broiler. Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven.
- Lay the toasted bread slices on a baking sheet. Divide the tuna salad mixture among the slices of bread, spreading it in an even later. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the slices then place the sandwiches under the broiler until the cheese is melted. Depending on your broiler, it'll take 1 to 2 minutes, or longer, but keep an eye on them.
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