Sunday, June 27, 2010

Tuna Seafood Salad with Wasabi Dressing





Ingredients:

1 can (184 grams) Tuna Solid in Water, drained
¼ kilogram shrimps, steamed and shelled
3 cups (250 to 300g) mixed greens
2 large salad tomatoes, sliced into wedges
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared wasabi
¼ cup freshly squeezed calamansi juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Procedure:

Toss together tuna, shrimps, assorted greens and tomatoes. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Whisk together mayonnaise, wasabi and calamansi juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over tuna salad when ready to serve.

Makes 3 to 4 servings
DHA Content:
349 mg DHA per serving


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Tuna Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes





Ingredients:

¼ cup butter
½ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, sliced
1 can (184 grams) Tuna Chunks Spanish Style, drained
½ cup white wine
½ cup sundried tomatoes, soaked and sliced
500 grams spaghetti noodles, cooked
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese


Procedure:
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add sliced garlic and sauté until lightly browned. Add tuna, sundried tomatoes and white wine. Toss in cooked pasta and add a little hot water, about ¼ cup. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped basil and remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Makes 3 servings
DHA Content:
93 mg per serving


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Tuna Open-Faced Tea Sandwiches





Ingredients:

1 loaf French bread sliced into
1/2 inch thick pieces
½ cup olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cans (184 grams) Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil,
drained
½ cup chopped onions
garnish paprika, chopped
bell peppers,
sliced radish and parsley


Procedure:

Brush olive oil on cut-side of bread slices. Toast lightly in an oven for about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, whip together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Fold in tuna and onions. Top over toasted bread and garnish with paprika, chopped bell peppers, radish and parsley.

Makes 5 servings
DHA Content:
349 mg DHA per serving


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Tuna Mushrooms & Veggie Pizza





Ingredients:

½ cup pizza sauce*
2 medium (10-inch) frozen pizza crusts (thaw before using)
1can (184 grams) Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil, drained
¼ cup sliced tomatoes
¼ cup white onion rings
¼ cup sliced green bell pepper
¼ cup sliced button mushrooms
1 cup shredded mozzarella or quickmelt cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves (or 2 tablespoons
chopped fresh sweet Basil leaves)
2 tablespoons olive oil

*Pizza Sauce Recipe (prepare ahead):

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ cups tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar


Procedure:

Heat olive oil. Sauté garlic. Add tomato paste and tomato sauce. Season with oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Cover and allow to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool slightly before using. Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or up to 6 months if frozen.

Makes 2 pizzas
DHA Content:
53 mg per serving


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Procedure:

Spread pizza sauce on crust. Top with tuna, tomato, sliced tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and cheese. Sprinkle top with basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Broil pizza for about 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and crust turns crispy.


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Tuna Fish Cakes with Mango-Mint Salsa





Ingredients:

2 cups breadcrumbs
2 cans (184 grams) Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil, drained
1 cup chopped onions
4 eggs
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ cup cooking oil

Salsa:
2 cups chopped ripe mangoes
½ cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon calamansi juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Procedure:

Combine breadcrumbs, tuna, onions, eggs, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and form into patties. Chill for a few minutes. Heat oil in a pan and fry fish cakes until golden on both sides. Meanwhile, prepare salsa. Mix together mangoes, onions, calamansi juice, cilantro and mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Top over fried fish cakes or serve on the side.

Makes 5 servings
DHA Content:
96 mg DHA per pattie


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Tuna Bacalao A La Vizcaina





Ingredients:

¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 large red onions, sliced
1 cup sliced green bell pepper
2 cups stewed tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
3 cans (184 grams) Tuna Chunks Spanish Style, drained
½ cup sliced black olives
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ cup breadcrumbs


Procedure:

Sauté in olive oil the garlic, onions, peppers and tomatoes. Cook until soft. Add the tomato sauce and tuna. Allow to cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Add olives, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture into an earthen cookware or an oven-proof dish. Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 20 minutes at 350°F.

Makes 8 servings
DHA Content:
90 mg per serving



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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Corned Tuna Chili


Ingredients:

•2 cans Corned Tuna
•2 white onions diced
•4 garlic cloves minced
•1 green bell pepper diced
•2 tbsps chili powder
•1/2 tbsp cumin
•1 cup tomato sauce
•1 tbsp brown sugar
•1 tbsp garlic powder
•2 tbsps chopped cilantro
•1/2 cup water
•1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup sour cream
•Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1.Sautee onions, garlic and bell pepper in olive oil for 2-3 mins
2.Add the Corned Tuna and continue sauteing for 2 more minutes
3.Add the rest of the ingredients except for the cheese, cilantro and sour cream and simmer for 45 mins
4.Once cooked, place in a large bowl and top with cilantro, extra chopped onion, sour cream and cheddar cheese


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Chili Corned Tuna Nachos


Ingredients:

•1 bag nacho chips
•1 can Corned Tuna
•1 tbsp olive oil
•1/4 tsp paprika
•1/8 tsp cumin
•Salt and pepper to taste
•1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
•1/4 cup sliced black olives
•1/2 cup melted cheese sauce
•1/2 cup ready-made tomato salsa
•1/4 cup diced mango
•1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
•1/8 cup sliced jalapeno peppers

Procedure

1.Heat olive oil and saute Corned Tuna for 2-3 mins. Season with Paprika, cumin, salt and pepper
2.On a large plate, layer shredded lettuce then top with the nacho chips
3.Evenly layer on top the rest of the ingredients except for the grated cheese
4.Top with Corned Tuna and finally layer the grated cheese on top


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Corned Tuna Sandwich


Ingredients:

•4 slices wheat/rye bread
•1 can Corned Tuna
•1 tbsp mayonnaise
•1 tbsp lemon juice
•1 hard boiled egg, mashed
•10 g dill, minced
•1 small shallot, minced
•1 tbsp capers
•1 tsp sugar
•Salt and pepper to taste
•1 salad tomato sliced thinly
•2 leaves lolo rosso lettuce
•1 cup potato chips

Procedure

1.In a bowl, mix together Corned Tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, egg, dill, shallots, capers, sugar, salt and pepper and set aside and chill
2.Lightly grill bread until crisp (you can also just toast the bread in toaster)
3.To assemble, layer lettuce then tomato on top of 1 slice of bread. Add the tuna filling then top with the other slice of bread and slice in half diagonally
4.Serve on plate with chips


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Corned Tuna Baked Mac


Ingredients:

•3 cups elbow macaroni
•1 can Corned Tuna
•1/4 tbsp oregano
•3 tbsps unsalted butter
•1/4 cup flour
•2 cups milk
•1 chopped white onion
•3 cloves minced garlic
•1/2 cup cheddar cheese
•1 cup provolone cheese
•2 tsps paprika
•1 tbsp olive oil
•Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1.Cook macaroni to package instructions
2.Melt butter and cook flour until in it until coated. Pour in milk and whisk to form roux
3.Mix in 3/4 grated cheddar and provolone cheese until melted and set aside
4.Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil
5.Add Corned Tuna and continue sauteing for 2-3 mins
6.Add the macaroni and cheese sauce and season with salt, pepper, oregano and paprika
7.Place in a baking pan and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-30 mins in 350 deg F oven until cheese melts and browns a bit


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Chili Corned Tuna Laing


Ingredients:

•1 can Corned Tuna
•1 can coconut milk
•2 pcs. sileng labuyo, sliced
•2 cups gabi leaves
•1 tsp sliced ginger
•1 small red onion julienned
•2 cloves garlic minced
•20g dried shrimps chopped roughly
•1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•Salt and Pepper to taste

Procedure

1.Sautee onions, garlic, chilis and dried shrimps in oil
2.Add Corned Tuna and continue sauteing for 2-3 minutes
3.Pour in coconut milk and simmer
4.Once simmering, add gabi leaves and ginger and simmer until leaves wilt
5.Season with salt and pepper


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Corned Tuna Nicoise Salad


Ingredients:

•1/8 cup lemon juice
•3/8 cup olive oil
•1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
•1 shallot minced
•1/4 tsp fresh thyme
•1 tsp anchovies
•Salt and Pepper to taste
•1 can Corned Tuna
•1 hard boiled egg, sliced
•1 small potato large dice, boiled
•4-5 black olives, sliced
•6-7 green beans, blanched
•6-7 cherry tomatoes
•1 tsp capers
•1 small head lolo rosso lettuce

Procedure

1.Whisk 1st 8 ingredients together to make vinaigrette
2.Toss the rest of the ingredients in 3/4 of the vinaigrette except for the lettuce
3.Toss lettuce in the rest of the vinaigrette
4.Arrange lettuce in random fashion on plate and layer the rest of the ingredients on top


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Corned Tuna Pizza


Ingredients:

•2 pcs. Tortilla Bread
•1 can Corned Tuna
•4-5 tbsps. ready-made pizza sauce
•1 tbsp. capers
•10g red onions thinly sliced
•5g minced dill
•1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese
•2 tbsps parmesan cheese
•1 tbsp olive oil
•Salt and Pepper to taste

Procedure

1.Spoon tomato sauce on tortilla bread in an even manner up to 1/2 inch off the edges
2.Layer Corned Tuna, capers and onions on top of the pizza
3.Grate mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top of pizza
4.Season with salt and pepper
5.Shred dill on top and drizzle with olive oil
6.Bake pizza in 450 degrees F oven until crust is crisp


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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Basil Spaghetti with Corned Tuna


Ingredients:

•100g spaghetti
•20g sundried tomatoes chopped
•10g red onions sliced into 1/4 inch rings
•10g minced garlic
•1 can Corned Tuna
•10g basil
•2-3 tbsp olive oil
•20g parmesan cheese
•5g parsley for garnish
•Salt
•Pepper

Procedure

1.Cook spaghetti according to package directions
2.Sautee the onions and garlic in olive oil
3.Add the Corned Tuna and tomatoes and continue sauteing for 3-4 mins
4.Season with salt and pepper
5.Turn off the heat and toss in basil and mix
6.Plate and garnish with parmesan cheese and parlsey


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