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Recipes to Make You Rethink Tuna

You won't find a single tuna salad sandwich or tuna noodle casserole in this collection. Tuna can be just as fancy as the next fish, and these recipes are here to prove it.
<p>This burger might be inspired by the classic French salad, but there's nothing expected about this presentation. You'll be scarfing it down like you've never seen the flavor combinations before.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/tuna-nicoise-burgers-recipe-fw0610%22 target="_blank">Tuna Niçoise Burgers</a></b></p>
Stephanie Foley
You won't find a single tuna salad sandwich or tuna noodle casserole in this collection. Tuna can be just as fancy as the next fish, and these recipes are here to prove it. Prepare for tuna steaks, tuna burgers, and a salad inspired by that spicy sushi you always order. Feeling a nostalgic craving for tuna salad? Whether it's chicken, egg, or tuna, we've got salad sandwiches that are sure to satisfy.
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Tuna Niçoise Burgers

<p>This burger might be inspired by the classic French salad, but there's nothing expected about this presentation. You'll be scarfing it down like you've never seen the flavor combinations before.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/tuna-nicoise-burgers-recipe-fw0610%22 target="_blank">Tuna Niçoise Burgers</a></b></p>
Stephanie Foley

This burger might be inspired by the classic French salad, but there's nothing expected about this presentation. You'll be scarfing it down like you've never seen the flavor combinations before.

Recipe: Tuna Niçoise Burgers

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Spicy Tuna Roll Salad

<p>This spicy, Asian-inspired salad with tuna, arugula, cucumber, and brown rice works as a main course because it's essentially your favorite sushi bar order, deconstructed, with more veggies added. Pump up the avocado for a healthy fat that will keep you satiated.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/spicy-tuna-roll-salad-recipe-ghk0613%22 target="_blank">Spicy Tuna Roll Salad</a></strong></p>
Anna Williams

This spicy, Asian-inspired salad with tuna, arugula, cucumber, and brown rice works as a main course because it's essentially your favorite sushi bar order, deconstructed, with more veggies added. Pump up the avocado for a healthy fat that will keep you satiated.

Recipe: Spicy Tuna Roll Salad

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Grilled Tuna Sandwich with Lemon-Chili Mayo

<p>Sturdy "country-style" bread works best for this healthy tuna sandwich recipe with watercress and chili-mayo. Eat the tuna sandwich warm, straight off the grill, or wrap it up and pack it in a cooler for a picnic dinner. Serve with grilled bell peppers drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.</p>
<p><b>Recipe: <a
href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/grilled-tuna-sandwich-lemon-chili-mayo-recipe-ew0812?click=recipe_sr">  Grilled Tuna Sandwich with Lemon-Chili Mayo</a></b></p>
Bryan McCay

Sturdy "country-style" bread works best for this healthy tuna sandwich recipe with watercress and chili-mayo. Eat the tuna sandwich warm, straight off the grill, or wrap it up and pack it in a cooler for a picnic dinner. Serve with grilled bell peppers drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Recipe: Grilled Tuna Sandwich with Lemon-Chili Mayo

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Poached Tuna with Kumquats and Jalapeño

<p>This incredibly quick and easy dish from New Orleans chef Donald Link's <i>Down South</i> cookbook features tuna steaks poached until rare in a bright, buttery sauce that's infused with tangy lime and kumquats, spicy jalapeños, and fresh mint. Doubled or tripled, it would make an excellent dinner-party dish.</p><p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/poached-tuna-kumquats-jalapeno-recipe-fw0314%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPoached Tuna with Kumquats and Jalapeño</strong></a></p>
John Kernick

This incredibly quick and easy dish from New Orleans chef Donald Link's Down South cookbook features tuna steaks poached until rare in a bright, buttery sauce that's infused with tangy lime and kumquats, spicy jalapeños, and fresh mint. You'll forget you ever ate tuna noodle casserole.

Recipe: Poached Tuna with Kumquats and Jalapeño

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Tuna Steaks with Lemony Tomatoes and Onion

<p>Start your week on a healthy track with this light supper. Speedy seared tuna with a fresh mix of ripe cherry tomatoes and zesty onions delivers full on flavor and nutrition without making you reach for the canned stuff!</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/tuna-steaks-lemony-tomatoes-onion-recipe-mslo0311%22 target="_blank">Tuna Steaks with Lemony Tomatoes and Onion</a></strong></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living

Start your week on a healthy track with this light supper. Speedy seared tuna with a fresh mix of ripe cherry tomatoes and zesty onions delivers full on flavor and nutrition without making you reach for the canned stuff!

Recipe: Tuna Steaks with Lemony Tomatoes and Onion

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Seared Tuna Steaks with Citrusy Soy Sauce

<p>The sharp bite of citrus and savory, salty taste of soy combine with spices here to create a delectable sauce for tuna steaks, or for any other meaty fish.</p><p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/seared-tuna-steaks-citrusy-soy-sauce-recipe-fw0211%22 target="_blank"><b>Seared Tuna Steaks with Citrusy Soy Sauce</b></a></p>
Con Poulos

The sharp bite of citrus and savory, salty taste of soy combine with spices here to create a delectable sauce for tuna steaks.

Recipe: Seared Tuna Steaks with Citrusy Soy Sauce

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Quick Tuna Burgers

<p>Turn a couple cans of tuna into a zesty tuna burger with this quick recipe. If you can't find good whole-wheat hamburger buns, whole-wheat English muffins are a great substitute. The burger mixture might seem a little soft going into the pan, but once the first side is cooked, you'll be able to flip them easily. Serve with steamed broccoli or sweet potato fries.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/quick-tuna-burgers-recipe-ew0311"><b>Quick Tuna Burgers</b></a></p>
Ken Burris

Turn a couple cans of tuna into a zesty tuna burger with this quick recipe. Canned tuna transforms easily with the addition of a couple simple ingredients into a dinner that's so much tastier than the sum of its parts.

Recipe: Quick Tuna Burgers

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Zucchini and Tuna Pappardelle

<p>Canned tuna doesn't have to mean sandwiches; instead, toss it with ribbons of zucchini, pappardelle, and a lemony cream sauce.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/zucchini-tuna-pappardelle-recipe-opr0311%22 target="_blank"><strong>Zucchini and Tuna Pappardelle</strong></a></p>
Courtesy of O, The Oprah Magazine

Canned tuna doesn't have to mean sandwiches; instead, toss it with ribbons of zucchini, pappardelle, and a lemony cream sauce.

Recipe: Zucchini and Tuna Pappardelle

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Oil-Poached Tuna with Fennel and Orange

<p>In this clever one-pot dish, Grace Parisi poaches fennel, shallots and orange zest in extra-virgin olive oil. She then cooks a tuna steak in that oil, making the fish incredibly moist and flavorful.</p><p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/oil-poached-tuna-fennel-orange-recipe-fw0413%22 target="_blank"><strong>Oil-Poached Tuna with Fennel and Orange</strong></a></p>
John Kernick

In this clever one-pot dish, Grace Parisi poaches fennel, shallots and orange zest in extra-virgin olive oil. She then cooks a tuna steak in that oil, making the fish incredibly moist and flavorful.

Recipe: Oil-Poached Tuna with Fennel and Orange

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Tuna, Artichoke, and Basil Stuffed Potatoes

<p>These baked potatoes topped with canned tuna, artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, and basil may seem unconventional, but the flavor combination is awesome. Serve with a mixed green salad.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/tuna-artichoke-basil-stuffed-potatoes-recipe-ew0311%22 target="_blank">Tuna, Artichoke, and Basil Stuffed Potatoes</a></strong></p>
Ken Burris

These baked potatoes topped with canned tuna, artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, and basil may seem unconventional, but the flavor combination is awesome. Serve with a mixed green salad.

Recipe: Tuna, Artichoke, and Basil Stuffed Potatoes

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