Emeril's Kicked Up Tuna Melt

Take your classic tuna melt to the next level with Emeril's Kicked Up Tuna Melt—a bold and flavorful twist on a beloved comfort food. This quick and easy recipe combines flaky canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, tangy red onion, fresh parsley, and a touch of hot sauce for a satisfying kick. Layered on buttery rye bread, the tuna mixture is topped with gooey Swiss cheese and juicy tomato slices, then grilled to golden perfection for an irresistible crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this delicious sandwich is perfect for a comforting lunch or weeknight dinner. Whether you're a fan of melty, cheesy goodness or crave a dish with punchy flavors, this tuna melt will become your new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna (packed in water)
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices Rye bread (or bread of choice)
• 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
• 4 slices Swiss cheese (or cheese of choice)
• 4 slices Tomato, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, red onion, parsley, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and set the tuna mixture aside.

Step 4

Butter one side of each slice of bread using the softened butter.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 6

Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto the heated skillet.

Step 7

Spread half of the tuna mixture evenly on the unbuttered side of each bread slice in the skillet.

Step 8

Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese, followed by a slice of tomato.

Step 9

Cover with the remaining two slices of bread, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.

Step 10

Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 12

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(413.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1454.2

Total Fat 109.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 220.8mg	0%
Sodium 3081.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 6.4g
Protein 43.7g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1124.8mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 498.5mg	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: 66.3%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 21.9%