Creamed Tuna Fish on a Shingle
Transport yourself to the comfort-food classics of yesteryear with this nostalgic recipe for Creamed Tuna Fish on a Shingle. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish combines tender chunks of canned tuna and optional sweet peas in a luscious, velvety white sauce made from scratch with butter, flour, and milk. Seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, the creamy mixture is generously ladled over golden, toasted slices of bread, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and budget-friendly meal is a true testament to simple, satisfying cooking. Whether you’re whipping it up as a last-minute dinner or savoring it for a cozy lunch, this easy retro recipe delivers nostalgic charm and timeless flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 12 ounces Canned tuna, drained
- 0.5 cups Frozen peas (optional)
- 4 slices Slices of bread (white or whole grain)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the milk while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the salt and black pepper to season the sauce to taste.
Add the drained tuna and, if using, the frozen peas. Stir gently to combine, and cook until heated through, about 3–4 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast the slices of bread until golden brown using a toaster or an oven broiler.
Serve the creamed tuna mixture spooned generously over the toasted bread slices.
Enjoy immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.2 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3575 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.7 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 122.7 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 28.4 mcg | 142% | |
| Calcium | 801 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1963 mg | 42% | |
*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.
