Chilli Tuna
Spice up your mealtime with this irresistible Chilli Tuna recipe, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna in olive oil, fiery red chili pepper, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon, this recipe delivers bold flavors in every bite. Fresh parsley, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy spring onions add vibrant color and texture, creating a beautifully balanced dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder is as simple as it is delicious. Serve it warm, garnished with lemon slices and a touch of parsley for an unforgettable seafood treat. Perfect for fans of spicy tuna recipes, quick dinner ideas, and Mediterranean-inspired meals!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna, reserving 1 tablespoon of the olive oil from the cans.
Finely chop the red chili pepper, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat. Mince the garlic cloves.
Slice the lemon in half. Reserve one half for juice and cut the other half into thin slices.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and thinly slice the spring onions. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
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.
Add the drained tuna to the skillet, stirring gently to combine with the garlic and chili.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the tuna mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Season with salt and black pepper.
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.
Remove the skillet from heat. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the chilli tuna warm, garnished with lemon slices and additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 2232 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 79.3 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.0 mcg | 85% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*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.
