Emeril's Kicked-Up Tuna Melts

Name: Emeril's Kicked-Up Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna packed in water, drained; 0.333 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading; 0.25 cup finely chopped red onion; 4 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled between your fingers; 4 slices crusty bread; 8 thin slices tomato; 4 slices provolone

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By

Martha Stewart

Updated on May 16, 2017

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
⅓ 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

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.
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

Emeril's Kicked-Up Tuna Melts

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