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Pan-Fried Tuna Melt Panini

Pan-Fried Tuna Melt Panini

Serves 2 | with Cheddar Cheese and Spring Onion

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 26, 2024

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It's hard to beat a tuna melt panini. This take on a classic lunch layers basil flavoured tuna mayo, spring onion and Cheddar cheese. No panini press? No problem! We've included pan-fried instructions.

Allergens:

Milk

•Fish

•Egg

•Mustard

•Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total10 minutes

Active 15 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

2 tin(s)

Basil Flavoured Tuna

(Contains: Fish)

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2454 kJ

Energy (kcal)587 kcal

Fat33.1 g

of which saturates9 g

Carbohydrate42.4 g

of which sugars2.1 g

Protein33.3 g

Salt2.8 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Bowl

•Grater

Instructions

Bring on the Tuna Filling

1

a) Grate the cheese.

b) Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

c) In a small bowl, combine the spring onion, basil flavoured tuna and the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Build the Panini

2

a) Halve the ciabatta.

b) Evenly spread the tuna mayo mixture over the base of each ciabatta, then top with the grated cheese.

c) Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids and firmly press down to secure the filling.

Cook the Panini

3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the panini, pressing down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan.

c) Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden and toasted and the cheese has melted, 2-4 mins each side.

d) Once cooked, slice your tuna melts diagonally and share between 2 serving plates.

Enjoy!

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