You’d be hard-pressed to find a kitchen cupboard anywhere in this country without a tin of tuna in it, and for good reason; on a cheesy grilled toastie, or tossed through a light garden salad, it makes for a delicious lunchtime staple.
But it also makes a great starting point for a variety of tasty dinner options and, dressed up with the right ingredients, can make a show-stopping meal that looks like it cost a lot more than it actually does.
Click through the gallery for all the recipes you’ll need; tuna, your time to shine has arrived!
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Tuna shepherd’s pie
The perfect dinner option when your cupboard is bare, but for some frozen mixed veg, canned tuna and a couple of sheets of frozen pastry.
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Tuna potato cakes
You say scallop, we say cake. Each to their own, as they say. Whatever you call these little beauties by recipes+, make sure you make plenty of them, because they won’t last long.
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Tuna and rice bake
Some leftover rice, a can of tuna and a few pantry ingredients are all you need to whip up this simple and satisfying tuna and rice bake for dinner tonight.
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Angel hair pasta with tomato, tuna and capers
Angel hair pasta with tomato, tuna and capers
Angel hair pasta, also known as barbina, or “capelli d’angelo” in Italian, are long, delicate strands of spaghetti-like pasta. This tomato, tuna and capers angel hair pasta recipe is fresh and tasty.
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Tuna, chilli and herb tagliatelle
Tuna, chilli and herb tagliatelle
The super bowl! Curl up on cold nights with a heart-warming meal in hand
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Tasty tuna croquettes
Enjoy these tasty treats as a lunchbox snack or for tapas with friends. It doesn’t matter who they’re for, any tuna lover will adore these croquettes.
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Tuna mornay
This family favourite is super easy to make and tastes great any night of the week!
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Warm tuna pasta salad
Mix and match the vegies in this pasta salad that’s both tasty and nutritious. Make sure to make a big batch for a cold snack the next day.
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Tuna sushi sandwiches
These delicious tuna sushi style sandwiches are perfect for a kids’ lunchbox or light snack with drinks.
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Oven-baked tuna risotto
Baking your risotto in the oven is a lot easier than standing over the saucepan, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This one is packed full of protein-packed tuna and fresh tuna and tomatoes to create a delicious and nutritious dish.
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Easy crispy tuna pie
Using handy supermarket shortcuts, this delicious seafood pie is packed full of flavour and crunchy. Serve up a big slice with a side salad for a healthy and filling meal your family will love to eat.
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Twisted tuna rolls
It’s the office lunch staple that’s quick and easy – turn that can of tuna into a delectable sub in minutes.
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Salad nicoise
Discover this classic French salad —it’s delicious, filling and packed with fresh vegies and egg.
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Tuna salad sushi bowl
Love sushi but hate the roll? Save time tonight with this quick and delicious tuna salad sushi bowl!
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Tuna mac ‘n’ cheese
A classic dish with a fishy twist! Serve with oak leaf and mixed herb salad with dijon vinaigrette.
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Bucatini puttanesca
Add some spice to your life with this chilli pasta, complete with olives, capers and juicy chunks of tuna.
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Lemon tuna cous cous salad
Salad ingredients can easily be added and substituted – use your imagination!
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Crispy spinach and tuna rice cake
Crispy spinach and tuna rice cake
Packed with mind-sharpening ingredients, this wholesome rice cake is a fantastic option to recharge at lunchtime.
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Potato, spinach and tuna bake
With golden parmesan and a zesty tuna sauce this hearty bake will warm your family on cold winter nights.
