Spicy Tuna Melt Sandwich (Printable)

Zesty tuna salad with spicy kick and melted cheese on toasted sourdough. A quick, satisfying comfort sandwich.

# What You Need:

→ Spicy Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

09 - 8 slices sourdough bread
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Lay out sourdough bread slices and butter one side of each slice evenly.
03 - Flip 4 slices buttered side down. Divide spicy tuna salad evenly among them. Top each with shredded cheese and tomato slices.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top with buttered side facing outward to enclose filling completely.
05 - Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to cutting board, slice diagonally in half, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes twenty minutes from start to finish and feels like a diner splurge at home.
  • The sriracha cuts through the richness and wakes up every bite without overwhelming the tuna.
  • You can make it as mild or as fiery as your mood demands.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in a hot skillet the next morning.
02 -
  • Drain the tuna completely or your salad will be watery and slide out of the sandwich.
  • Butter the bread all the way to the edges so every corner gets crispy and golden.
  • Use medium heat, not high, or the bread will burn before the cheese has time to melt.
03 -
  • Let the butter soften at room temperature for fifteen minutes so it spreads smoothly without tearing the bread.
  • Press down gently with your spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt faster and bind everything together.
  • Taste the tuna salad before assembling and adjust the sriracha, it should have a pleasant kick without making you wince.
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