Tuna recipes of a different kind

[JadziaDax]

Tuna Calzones

Ingredients
2 cans tuna
1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
mayonnaise
pizza dough (you can use homemade or buy the kind that comes in rolls)
1 egg

Preparation
Drain tuna and mix with shredded cheese.

Add just enough mayo (approximately 2 Tbsp) to moisten.

Place a scoop into prepared triangle-shaped pizza dough.

Seal edges with brushed beaten egg.

With a fork, press prongs along edges to further seal the calzone.

If desired, brush entire calzone with beaten egg for that glossy finish.

Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes or until browned.

[JadziaDax]

Tuna Lasagne

Ingredients
1 packet lasagna noodles (or use lasagne sheets)
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
2 cans tuna
1 cup condensed tomato soup

Cheese Sauce
4 1/2 ounces Philadelphia Cream cheese
5/8 cup milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation
Fry onion and garlic in margarine (or butter).

Add drained Tuna.

Add tomato soup and water.

Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring well.

Now blend the cheese sauce ingredients together (you can use the microwave oven to assist here - just for a few seconds to soften cream cheese and grated cheddar- it helps to get just the right consistency).

Layer lasagne sheets/noodles, Tuna mixture and cheese sauce in lightly greased lasagne or casserole dish, ending with a layer of cheese sauce.

Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 350 F for 30-40 minutes.

Serves 6

[TWISTEDBADGER]

How about Tuna Balls?

Prepared much like a crab cake or salmon patty. Divided into half golf ball size portions and deep fried. Very tasty.

[JadziaDax]

Considering the person who requested these recipes said they didn't much like the taste of tuna, I don't think Tuna Balls would be a good idea, since they pretty much keep that fishy taste.

Good idea for those who like the taste of tuna, though.

[TWISTEDBADGER]

WHAT? Not like the taste of tuna?
Yeah, canned tuna can be a bit strong.
Try fresh grilled tuna steaks. Completely different flavor(IMO). Very mild. Never had one I didn't like, but tend to be dry if only slightly overcooked. Easy to over-season also.

[nico]

That Calzone looks interesting, might have to try it sometime.

[carnivore]

I think that TWISTEDBADGER is on the right track. Fresh fish is so much different than canned, prepared stuff. Tuna is especially different because of its texture, which makes it very easy to eat raw. A lot of fish is tough when not cooked, but tuna is silky.

It's easy to cook, too. You just need to find good fish. Ideally it should be deep reddish-purple. See if you can find a reputable fishmonger. If you do find really good fish, all you have to do is fire up a pan (or the grill) really, really hot. Put the fish in for about 1.5-2 minutes on a side. The inside will remain red and moist. Serve it with a small amount of soy or teryaki sauce.

I'm drooling....

Mapye Jadey should find a restaurant that serves seared tuna. A sushi place would be even better, but may not be an option.

I won't eat canned tuna, either, but I lust after the huge blocks of tuna I see on TV... mmm..

I'm going to need to hit my sushi place soon...

[crfpilot]

I like to mix it up like I was gonna make a sandwich, with mayo and dill relish. But then instead of bread, put it on some saltines and make like a little bowl out of it like you would mashed potatos and gravy, then pour Cholula hot sauce in the little bowl.

[Jadey]

I think I'm gonna try out the Tuna Calzone tomorrow. And I'll have to check into trying some fresh fish. I've never been a big fish lover, though I have had some that I thought was really good and it was prepared differently than I think is normal.

Thanks.