Emeril's Kicked-Up Tuna Melts

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Little ones will have fun measuring and mixing ingredients for the tuna melts.

Ingredients

  • 4 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna packed in water, drained

  • cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading

  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion

  • 4 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled between your fingers

  • 4 slices crusty bread

  • 8 thin slices tomato

  • 4 slices provolone

Directions

  1. Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano and stir until thoroughly combined.

  2. Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread a little mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices tomato and 1 slice cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.

Cook's Notes

Any mild melting cheese, like cheddar or Monterey Jack, will work here. This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. This recipe is adapted from Emeril Lagasse's book, Emeril 20-40-60.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, May 2010

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