I know some people turn their noses up at tuna {yes, Hubby… that means you} but this is just so good. So good that my tuna-hating husband loves it. I think the whole fish in a can thing turned him off initially. You can have it as a dip with crackers and vegetable sticks, or you can dollop it on top of bagel crisps with a little sour cream and chives placed on top. Or if you’re feeling really fancy it’s REALLY good on top of a herb pikelet. I can’t find the recipe I’ve used before for the pikelets, but I’m sure a quick Google will find you a good one.
Ingredients
1 425g can tuna in oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup coriander, chopped
Salt + pepper
Sour cream and fresh chives to top
Method
♥ Place tuna {drain a little of the oil off if you like} and lemon in a bowl, and blend using a hand blender. Mix in the onion, coriander and some salt + pepper.
♥ As mentioned above, use as a dip or top onto bagel crisps, slices of fresh baguette or onto herb pikelets. Top with a little bit of sour cream and a little fresh chives.
Note: If I’m feeling particularly indulgent, I’ll add a spoonful of sour cream to the dip mix and stir it through.
Are you a tuna fan? Or do you steer clear of fish in a can?
I am a total tuna fan. I love it. I like Ahi tuna and I also like canned tuna. In all honesty, I just love to eat!
You and I would make good friends, I think!
Yum, that sounds great! I go between loving tuna and thinking of it as cat food. My husband is very much in the ‘cat food’ camp. Not sure even this will swing him but hopefully the kids will like it. 🙂
We love tuna!! So good for you too xx
Ooooh yum! I’m imaging this is a fresh, crunchy baguette with lettuce. YUMBO!!!
That’s an awesome idea. Lunch tomorrow me thinks!
Like yours, my partner turns his nose up at tuna. So when hes especially late home for dinner Ill make tuna and lemon spaghetti just to annoy him 😉 I like the idea of the dip sounds delicious.
Cheeky! That’ll teach him to be late!
Wow, looks delicious! Will try it for lunch today.
Did you try it? Like it?
THat sounds super yummy. I love tuna!
Yum! The beauty of canned – you can also go a little more up market (tehehe) and use some red salmon 🙂 I love reading little things like this, reminds me there are more simple things to be cooked/prepared and to keep them in mind for parties or work throw togethers 😉
I am a HUGE fan of red salmon and lettuce sandwiches. Yumbo.
I love Tuna! And this looks super easy peasy + tasty. Will try soon!
I’m not a big tuna fan unless it’s of the creamy, dip-type variety. This looks fab 😀
Sounds good except for the coriander, I cannot stand it! Maybe swap it for chives and then perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to hate it, now I can’t get enough of it.
In America, coriander refers to the seeds of the plant. The leaves are called cilantro. I hope no one tries this with half a cup of coriander seed! I love tuna. I’ll have to try preparing it this way–with cilantro!
Ah, thanks for explaining. I’ve never known the difference for you guys.
Now I understand why it always says cilantro in recipes. Thanks for explaining that. Ive made this and it was delish, a very big hit at the gathering i took it too
Yip, i love tuna! Tuna are so yummy on pizza’s! I use 1 tin of tuna, 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 brown onion (chopped), some grated cheese (Gouda & Mozzarella) mix it all together and spread it evenly over the base of the pizza……
I love to buy fresh fish from the market. Is it healthy in can?
My kids love tuna sushi rolls. I think I will make this filling at home & make nori rolls…yummy!
In my family everyone loves tuna. My favorite restaurant in Gold coast is Osushi. The food is fresh, clean, affordable and cooked at the table. It provides really good food, at an affordable price, prepared by Japanese master chefs.