Creole Tuna Portabella Melts Recipes

CREOLE TUNA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tuna and Creole seasoning; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Brush the mushrooms with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and broil, turning once until softened and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• While the mushrooms are cooking, in a bowl, combine tuna, celery, parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remaining tablespoon oil.
• Remove the mushrooms from the oven.
• Divide tuna mixture among mushrooms, and spread evenly in caps.
• Top each with a slice of cheese, and broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
• Top each mushroom with a tomato slice and 2 tablespoons greens.
• Serve immediately.

CREOLE TUNA PORTABELLA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Brush tops of mushroom caps with 1 tablespoon oil and place on a baking sheet. Broil until almost tender, 3-4 minutes per side. Place cap-sides down on baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and saute the pepper, carrot and onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Cajun seasoning and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir until melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs until well coated. Gently mix in the tuna.
• Fill mushroom caps with tuna mixture and top with 2 tablespoons cheese each. Broil until cheese melts.