Spicy Tuna Sandwich
Turn up the heat on your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Spicy Tuna Sandwich! Featuring flaky canned tuna mixed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Sriracha, bright lemon juice, and crunchy bits of green onion and celery, this sandwich delivers bold flavor in every bite. Sandwiched between golden, buttery slices of whole grain bread and layered with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, it’s toasted to perfection for an extra crispy, satisfying finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a quick meal or snack, this easy recipe combines spicy, tangy, and savory notes to create an elevated twist on the classic tuna sandwich. Perfect for spicy sandwich lovers looking for an easy lunch upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Green onions
- 1 stalk, finely chopped Celery
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 leaves Lettuce
- 1 small, sliced Tomato
Instructions
Open and drain the canned tuna, then transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, chopped green onions, celery, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce to the bowl with the tuna.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a fork until well combined, and the tuna is broken into small pieces.
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Place two slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet, and then top with half of the tuna mixture on each slice.
Add a leaf of lettuce and a slice or two of tomato over the tuna, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the heat, slice in half, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 2414 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*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.
