Dalia's Kitchen: tuna

"The Tuna Melt"

Crunch time!! So many things happening, so little time to do them all.. So in the spirit of a speedy week, I'm posting a quick recipe of my very successful imitation of the beloved Tuna Melt sandwich from Costa Coffee.. If you've been following D's Kitchen for some time, you must have read at some point how much I love that nutty, gooey, beautifully toasted sandwich of theirs!! Loved it so much I had to try making it myself, and I'm quite happy to say it tastes as yummy if not even better ;) Thanks Costa but I don't need you anymore..

Easy. Prep & Cook Time: ~ 10 minutes

~ 1/2 multi grain baguette (about the size of costa's sandwich)
~ 100g canned tuna (in sunflower oil, but drained)
1 - 2 tsp low fat mayo
2 TBL mild Cheddar, grated
1 TBL mature Cheddar, grated
1 TBL Emmental cheese, grated
generous amount of cracked pepper

In a small bowl, mix the tuna, cheeses, low fat mayo and cracked pepper until it turns into a smooth paste.. Cut the baguette in half and across, then spread a generous amount of this delicious tuna goodness (make sure to fill them up, do not be stingy like Costa :) .. Place the sandwiches in a toasting bag or grill press and toast until golden brown.. Serve with some sliced cucumbers and voila!

Seared Sesame Tuna with Asparagus Mousse

picture by Murrindie Frey for ITP Publishin

Usually Phiras and I have our lazy days in on Fridays.. But today he spent the day with friends, as I was enjoying some lovely "me time" watching Grey's Anatomy and catching up on some stuff.. I actually ordered in today, since for once I was not in the mood to cook.. I ordered grilled fish and a salad as I'm trying to watch it a little these days, but then munched on Rafaello chocolates which kind of defeated the purpose.. So in the name of fish and light meals, I am posting the last of the Harper's Bazaar's detox menu.. Enjoy ;)

Serves 2 – 3

3 tuna steaks
1 tsp of sesame oil
1 tbsp light soya sauce
½ tsp cracked pepper
3 - 4 tbsp sesame seeds
750g green asparagus, removing the ends
1 large onion, chopped finely
½ cup chicken stock
salt and cracked pepper to taste

Cut the tuna in squares as you trim the sides. In a small bowl, mix the soya, the sesame oil and pepper, then rub the steaks with the mixture before coating them in sesame seeds. Heat a little nut oil in a pan and sear the tuna steaks just for a minute or so on each side. Remove from the heat and let it cool before cutting the tuna into slices.

Blanch the asparagus by cooking them in boiling salt water for 4 – 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and place in ice-cold water. In a pot, heat a little olive oil, and cook the onions until they turn translucent. Add the asparagus, the hot stock and cook for a few minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and with a hand blender, mash the asparagus until smooth. Return to the heat, season with salt and pepper, and cook just enough to heat through. Serve the slices of tuna with a drizzle of soya and a generous amount of asparagus mousse. Bon Appétit!

Sesame Seared Tuna & Avocado Salad

It’s one of those days where I don’t have much time but want to have something quick, easy, and super light as I’ve enjoyed too many yummy foods recently.. So the next few entries it’s all about skinny meals yet still as delightful :)

Serves 2

2 tuna steaks
2 ripe avocados, cut into chunks
2 tomatoes, cut into chunks
3 TBL toasted sesame seeds
1 Tsp crushed black pepper
½ tsp salt
2 TBL light soya
2 TBL lemon juice
some nut oil for frying

On a plate spread the sesame seeds, pepper and salt.. Coat the tuna steaks in the mixture and set aside.. In a pan, heat a little nut oil and once it starts to smoke a little, place the steaks in the pan.. Sear for about 1 minute on each side (depending on thickness and how rare you like your tuna).. In a bowl, toss the avocados, tomatoes, soya and lemon juice.. Voila, you’re ready to plate this easy and light little dish.. Bon Appétit!

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