Best Tuna Bites Recipes

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BLACKENED TUNA BITES WITH CAJUN MUSTARD



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This can be served as a dinner or an appetizer. It is positively amazing. This is my own creation inspired by my favorite dish at a local NJ restaurant. I hope you like it as much as I do.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs tuna
3 -4 tablespoons redfish blackening seasoning
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons horseradish (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Make the mustard first: Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • When somewhat smooth, it's done.
  • Now start the tuna: TUNA Cut up tuna in large bite size pieces Coat with blackening seasoning Heat oil in pan till very hot, but not smoking Sear tuna on all sides for about 7-10 minutes total.
  • Do not overcook.
  • It's good for the tuna to be slightly pink on the inside.
  • Serve right away with Cajun Mustard.
  • This can also be made with peeled jumbo shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 132.8, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 35.9

ASIAN TUNA BITES WITH DIJON DIPPING SAUCE



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Quick, easy and fresh with big, bold and bright flavors, this healthy dish is a snap to make and beautiful to serve. You can make it up to 8 hours in advance, which is convenient for entertaining. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound tuna steaks, cut into thirty 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients; set aside. Spritz tuna with cooking spray. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown tuna on all sides in batches until medium-rare or slightly pink in the center; remove from the skillet., On each of 30 wooden appetizer skewers, thread one tuna cube. Arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with onions. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TUNA AND CAPER BITES



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One weekend while camping, my sister-in-law whipped up a simpler version of these tasty tuna bites as a snack. I decided to add capers, shallot, and lemon to make these elegant enough to serve at your next dinner party! I highly recommend using Mary's Gone Crackers® brand seed crackers; they not only provide the perfect nutty flavor, but they are also very crispy and sturdy, allowing these to be made an hour or two ahead of time.

Provided by France C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in oil, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced shallot, divided
1 tablespoon minced capers, divided
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
20 round crackers seed crackers (such as Mary's Gone Crackers™)
40 leaves arugula

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, mayonnaise, 1/2 of the shallot, 1/2 of the capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place crackers on a serving platter. Place 2 arugula leaves, torn in half, on each cracker. Divide tuna mixture among the crackers. Sprinkle with remaining shallot and capers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TUNA BITES



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This is a great bite-sized appetizer to serve at parties, or to give to kids for lunch, or anytime. These can be served hot or cold, and they freeze well. Serve with sweet chile sauce.

Provided by Paul Bevins

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 57m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
3 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in onion, cover tightly, and cook until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix tuna, milk, flour, parsley, sugar, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in rice, onion, and eggs. Mold the mixture into 12 balls using 2 teaspoons.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep fryer. Fry the tuna balls in batches until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CARROT AND TUNA BITES



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This is a quick and easy snack that is both healthy and tasty. Simply prepare tuna the way you like it, cut a large carrot into thin slices, and use the carrot like you would use a cracker. Then... enjoy!

Provided by Nikki Filippone

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Arrange slices of carrot on a plate or serving tray. In a small bowl, mix together the tuna, green onions and mayonnaise. Spoon some onto each slice of carrot and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SEARED TUNA BITES WQITH DIPPING SAUCES



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Categories     Sauce     Fish     Soy     Appetizer     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Seared Tuna:
¾ cup sesame seeds (mixed white and black seeds, if possible)
4 (6 oz.) sushi-quality fresh tuna steaks, 1" thick
salt & fresh-ground pepper
2 tblsp. olive oil
Wasabi Dipping Sauce:
2 scallions, chopped fine
1 tsp. coriander chopped fine
2 tblsp. lime juice
3 tblsp. soy sauce
1 ½ tblsp. wasabi powder
6 tblsp. butter
Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce:
3 tblsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper flakes
½ cup chicken broth (canned or from cubes okay!)
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 scallion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • First make the Dipping Sauces. For the Spicy Soy sauce, combine the soy sauce, sugar, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth in a bowl. Heat the sesame oil and saute chopped scallion and garlic for one minute. Turn heat down to low, add the soy sauce mixture, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. For the Wasabi Dipping Sauce, Stir together all ingredients except the butter, bring to a boil, remove from heat, and whisk in the butter. Then wash & pat dry tuna steaks. Season with salt & pepper and roll them in sesame seeds to coat. In a non-stick pan, heat the oil until very hot (smoking), add tuna steaks and "saear" tuna, cooking only until the white sesame seeds start to turn gold, about one minute. While you can cook them longer, don't overcook! Carefully turn the tuna steaks and cook them for another minute. Transfer tuna steaks to a cutting board and cut them into appetizer-sized cubes. Spear with toothpicks and serve immediately with dipping sauces.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA BITES



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Are you ready for a light, high-protein, tuna snack? No mayo in this one--just fresh flavors with a tasty vinaigrette.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water, drained and chunked
2 tablespoons chopped Roma tomatoes
1 ½ tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon capers, drained
8 Original Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®
8 slices pitted kalamata olives
Crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Stir Dijon mustard, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil; whisk until dressing thickens slightly. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  • Place the tuna in a bowl. Lightly fold in tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and capers.
  • Drizzle dressing over the tuna mixture. Stir gently, trying not to break the tuna into small pieces.
  • Place a spoonful of tuna onto a pretzel crisp, top with 2 olive slices, and sprinkle with some crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 316.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

MAKEOVER TUNA MELT BITES



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For a healthier take on this diner special, our test kitchen updated to tinier "tuna melt bites," pumped up nutrition with whole wheat buns, slashed calories by substituting fat-free mayo and reduced-fat cheese, and added tomato and spinach on top. Give these a try! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 whole wheat hot dog buns, split
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
3 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese, quartered
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place hot dog buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , Spoon tuna mixture over bottom halves; top with tomato and cheese slices. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with spinach. Replace bun tops. Secure with toothpicks; cut each sandwich into thirds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TUNA BITES FOR DOGS



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Make and share this Tuna Bites for Dogs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 20-25 treats, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried parsley
5 ounces tuna in vegetable oil, undrained
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oats, cornmeal, flour and the herbs.
  • Use a blender or food processor to puree the tuna, oil, water and egg.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the puree; stir until combined.
  • Use a 1 inch cookie scooper to pack the dough, then place on the prepared cookie sheet (I just use my hands to compress and try to make them all about the same size).
  • Bake for 25 minutes; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 25.4, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.3

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