What Is Tuna fish and How Can I Use It?

Tuna fish is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 108 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Food group

Tuna fish is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using tuna fish

There are 108 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Favorite Tuna Salad

Classic tuna salad mixes canned tuna with celery, onion, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice in a creamy mayo base. The simple deli-style sandwich filling done right.

Elevated Tuna-Pasta Salad

This can tuna pasta salad brings canned tuna to life with a burst of fresh and hearty flavors. The combination of green beans, tomatoes, olives, capers, and pasta creates a vibrant and satisfying dish. It's a delicious way to elevate canned tuna into a memorable meal.

Antipasto #1

Eat heartily, accompanied by much loud Italian conversation. In fact, I typed this accompanied by much loud Italian conversation. My parents were here, and both were shouting instructions over my shoulder. They disagreed about the arrangement of the lettuce - my mother said that the hole in the middle of the platter was necessary; my father insisted that it wasn't, saying you can just dump the tuna on top of the lettuce. I finally had to give up on this reply until they went home. So now, in the peace and quiet of the aftermath, I've finished it. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

Homemade Sour Fish Curry

This recipe is a very popular dish in Sri Lanka. I hope you’ll try this recipe.

Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches

A quick and easy way to make lunch that is also packed with deliciousness.

Tuna Burger

Crispy pan-fried tuna burgers with celery crunch and a chili sauce kick, served on toasted English muffins. Just 20 minutes from bowl to plate. A budget-friendly canned tuna patty the whole family devours.

Home on the Range Tuna Salad

Low-fat tuna salad blends water-packed tuna with cottage cheese instead of heavy mayo, plus chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and scallions. A high-protein lunch ready in 10 minutes.

BBQ Tuna Burgers

Make these delicious and economical tuna burgers for your family. They are ready within 20 minutes and perfect for a supper on a busy weekday.

He-Man's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Fight evil and help those who are hungry with this scrumptious casserole that is sure to produce a happy ending.

Tuna Noodle Casserole No. 2

A scrumptious tuna casserole that's perfect to take with you to the next family gathering!

Tuna Croquettes

Quick, easy, frugal and kids love them. Tune and mushroom soup turns into crispy on the outside and moist on the inside covered with a quick and easy sauce.

Cheesy Tuna Rice Muffins

Tuna and olives match beautifully in this cheesy baked savory muffin that's served with a tangy butter sauce.

Antipasto Di Mare

Italian seafood antipasto with canned tuna, crisp raw vegetables, briny capers, and olives for a light no-cook lunch or appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Tuna With Two Sesames

Try this succulent side dish that is perfect plain or served with crusty bread.

French Toasted Tuna Sandwiches

French toasted tuna sandwiches dipped in vanilla egg batter and griddled golden. A clever mashup of tuna salad and French toast ready in 20 minutes.

Pizza with Tuna, Basil, & Pine Nuts

Tuna pizza with homemade dough, fresh tomato sauce, pine nuts, and basil. An Italian-style pizza from scratch with a slow-rise crust and Mediterranean toppings.

Tuna Provencal

This no-cook French-inspired tuna salad packs briny capers, sliced black olives, roma tomatoes, and red onion with a red wine vinaigrette. Serve on whole grain bread with peppery watercress, or go full Nicoise-style over mixed greens with potatoes, eggs, and green beans.

Garden Tuna Salad Pockets

Try making your own pitas at home with this recipe that is perfect for a lunch with you and the kids.

Fusilli with Creamy Tuna

Fusilli pasta tossed with a no-cook creamy tuna sauce of cream cheese, Parmesan, half-and-half, and chives. A 20-minute pantry dinner that beats anything from a jar.

Creamed Tuna Fish

Creamed tuna on toast is the original 10-minute pantry dinner. Flaked tuna folded into silky bechamel and spooned over crisp toast points, finished with paprika and pimento.

Easy & Yummy Tuna Quiche

Two-crust tuna quiche with leben (Middle Eastern fermented milk), eggs, cheddar, and mushroom sauce. Pantry-friendly weeknight dinner from a quick puff pastry pie.

Tuna in Scapece with Scallion Frocia

A vibrant Italian dish featuring tender tuna marinated in a zesty red wine vinegar and olive oil mixture, paired with a savory scallion and Romano cheese omelet (frocia). Perfect for a light, flavorful meal with a touch of spice and freshness.

Sweet 'N Sour Tuna Rice Salad

No-cook tuna rice salad tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour vinegar dressing with fresh tomatoes, red onion, celery, scallions, and green peas. Low-fat, filling, and ready in 20 minutes from pantry staples.

Grilled Tuna Burger with Spicy Mango Ketchup

Grilled Tuna Burger with Spicy Mango Ketchup recipe

Basic Tuna Burgers

Grilled tuna burgers made with fresh chopped tuna, garlic, and olive oil. Seared crisp outside and pink in the center, served on toasted buns for a high-protein meal.

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