Spicy Tuna Melts

Name: Spicy Tuna Melts (Elevated)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Ingredients: 6 oz Bluefin Tuna-sushi grade, finely diced; 2 tbsp Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie); 1 tsp Gochujang; 1 tbsp Lime Juice-freshly squeezed; 1 tbsp Scallions-thinly sliced; 1/4 cup Jalapeños-thinly sliced; 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/4 tsp Salt; 4 slices Brioche Bread; 4 oz Gruyère Cheese-grated; 2 tbsp Clarified Butter

⏱40 min

👥2

🔥600 cal

Medium

🍽️Japanese Fusion

A luxurious spicy tuna melt featuring high-quality bluefin tuna, nutty Gruyère cheese, and a tangy kick from pickled jalapeños.

6 oz Bluefin Tuna-sushi grade, finely diced

2 tbsp Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie)

1 tsp Gochujang

1 tbsp Lime Juice-freshly squeezed

1 tbsp Scallions-thinly sliced

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⏱40 min

👥2

🔥600 cal

Medium

🍽️Japanese Fusion

A luxurious spicy tuna melt featuring high-quality bluefin tuna, nutty Gruyère cheese, and a tangy kick from pickled jalapeños.

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Instructions

To make the Pickled Jalapeños, combine Jalapeños, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, and Salt in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, gently combine all Tuna Filling ingredients. Be careful not to overmix the tuna.
Spread Clarified Butter on one side of each slice of Bread.
Place two slices of Bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
Top each slice with 2 oz of Gruyère Cheese, then divide the Tuna Filling evenly between the two slices. Top with Pickled Jalapeños.
Top with the remaining Gruyère Cheese and Bread slices, butter-side up.
Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

6 oz 170 g Bluefin Tuna-sushi grade, finely diced
2 tbsp 30 mL Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie)
1 tsp 5 mL Gochujang
1 tbsp 15 mL Lime Juice-freshly squeezed
1 tbsp 15 mL Scallions-thinly sliced
1/4 cup 60 mL Jalapeños-thinly sliced
1/4 cup 60 mL Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp 15 mL Sugar
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Salt
4 slices N/A Brioche Bread
4 oz 113 g Gruyère Cheese-grated
2 tbsp 30 mL Clarified Butter

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
Spatula

Instructions

To make the Pickled Jalapeños, combine Jalapeños, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, and Salt in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, gently combine all Tuna Filling ingredients. Be careful not to overmix the tuna.
Spread Clarified Butter on one side of each slice of Bread.
Place two slices of Bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
Top each slice with 2 oz of Gruyère Cheese, then divide the Tuna Filling evenly between the two slices. Top with Pickled Jalapeños.
Top with the remaining Gruyère Cheese and Bread slices, butter-side up.
Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 600

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