Chilli Tuna

Spice up your dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Chilli Tuna recipe! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, zesty lemon, and a fiery kick from fresh red chili peppers, this dish is a perfect balance of bold and bright flavors. Sautéed garlic adds a fragrant base, while fresh parsley, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy spring onions provide a burst of color and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy skillet meal is a go-to for busy weeknights or a quick lunch option. Serve it warm with a garnish of lemon slices and parsley for a vibrant, healthful dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Keywords: Chilli Tuna recipe, quick tuna dish, spicy tuna skillet, healthy tuna dinner, canned tuna recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans Canned tuna in olive oil
• 1 whole Red chili pepper
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 whole Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna, reserving 1 tablespoon of the olive oil from the cans.

Step 2

Finely chop the red chili pepper, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Slice the lemon in half. Reserve one half for juice and cut the other half into thin slices.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and thinly slice the spring onions. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped red chili pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 6

Add the drained tuna to the skillet, stirring gently to combine with the garlic and chili.

Step 7

Squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the tuna mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 8

Add the chopped parsley, sliced spring onions, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the chilli tuna warm, garnished with lemon slices and additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(691.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1026.7

Total Fat 69.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 170mg	0%
Sodium 2232.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.1g
Protein 79.3g	0%

Vitamin D 680IU	0%
Calcium 136.2mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1851.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 8.7%