Lauren Whitaker · Tuna melt

Griddled Tuna Melt on Sourdough with Cheddar

10 ingredients

9 steps

What you need

  • 2 (two 5-oz cans) cans tuna, about 140 g (5 oz) each, drained
  • 60 g (1/4 cup) mayonnaise
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices sourdough bread, about 1.5 cm (1/2 in) thick
  • 4 slices cheddar, or about 85 g (3 oz) grated
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Method

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  1. 1

    Flake the tuna into a bowl with a fork.

  2. 2

    Add the mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice and dill and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Butter every bread slice thinly on the outer face only.

  4. 4

    Lay 2 slices buttered side down on a board. Pile the tuna mixture on top and cover with the cheddar.

  5. 5

    Close with the remaining bread, buttered side up.

  6. 6

    Set a large frying pan over medium-low heat and add the sandwiches.

  7. 7

    Cook until the underside is crisp and deep golden, 3-4 min. Press down gently with a spatula once or twice.

  8. 8

    Flip carefully and cook the second side until golden and the cheese has melted, 3-4 min.

  9. 9

    Rest 1-2 min, then cut in half and serve hot.

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