Tuna Melt

Name: Tuna Melt
Ingredients: 4 English muffins; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 6-oz (170g) cans albacore tuna, drained; 2 tbsp ketchup; 6 tbsp mayonnaise; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 4 large, thin slices of sharp Cheddar cheese, halved diagonally

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

4 English muffins
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 6-oz (170g) cans albacore tuna, drained
2 tbsp ketchup
6 tbsp mayonnaise
Grated zest of 1 lemon
4 large, thin slices of sharp Cheddar cheese, halved diagonally

Directions

1

Position a broiler rack 6in (15cm) from the heat and preheat.
2

Split the muffins and toast.
3

Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
4

Add the red pepper, scallions, and shallots.
5

Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
6

Add the tuna, breaking up the chunks with a fork.
7

Cook for about 1 minute, until the tuna is heated through.
8

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the ketchup, 2 tbsp of the mayonnaise, and the lemon zest.
9

Spread the remaining mayonnaise over the cut sides of the muffins.
10

Spread 4 muffin halves with the tuna mixture and arrange the cheese triangles on top.
11

Grill until the cheese melts.
12

Top with the remaining 4 muffin halves.
13

Serve at once.