How to make ‘Snazzed-Up Tuna Sandwiches’

By Frank Galusha
OK, you went ocean fishing. If your fish is fresh or if you have processed, vacuum packed and frozen your catch properly, there are many ways to enhance your meals. Almost everything taken from the ocean is not only edible but also delicious and good for you and your family. There are many recipes from which to choose but some are time-tested and proven. MyOutdoorBuddy will be posting a series of these provided to us by the Pacific Fisheries Management Council and other fishing industry sources. “How to Make Snazzed-Up Tuna Sandwiches” is this week's selection. If you have a favorite ocean-fish recipe, please send to Frank@myoutdoorbuddy.com so we can share it with our readers.

Snazzed-up Tuna Sandwiches

This recipe offers a new spin on the old tuna sandwich. Instead of bread, lettuce leaves make up the backbone of this sandwich. Pack the tuna mix and lettuce leaves separately and let kids assemble the sandwich on their own. If they don’t like the spice, omit the chili powder. Ditto on the garlic.

Ingredients:

• One 2.6-oz. pouch albacore tuna in water, or 2.6 oz of your favorite locally caught tuna
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 2 Tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
• 2 medium butter lettuce leaves (or other round lettuce leaves)
• Optional: salt-free seasoning mix

Directions: In a medium bowl, mix tuna, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. If you like, season to taste with salt-free seasoning mix.

Add tomato, onion, and cilantro, and stir well.

Divide mixture between lettuce leaves, wrap and enjoy.

Originally found here. Source: Starkist/Hungry Girl

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