Pickled Poblano Rajas Tuna Melt
Sándwich de Atún con Rajas de Poblano en Escabeche
Recipe Yield
4 sandwiches
Cooking time
7 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 7-ounce cans of tuna in water or oil drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- To taste kosher or coarse sea salt
- 8 slices rye bread lightly toasted
- 2 Pickled Poblanos stems removed and sliced into strips
- 4 thick slices muenster cheese or 8 thin slices
To Prepare
- In a mixing bowl, mash the tuna with a fork until well shredded. Combine it with the mayo, lime juice and salt to taste.
- Pre-heat the broiler, or you can use toaster oven.
- Divide the tuna mixture between four slices of bread. Divide the poblano strips on top of the tuna, and top with the cheese. Place under broiler, or in the toaster oven, until the cheese is melted.
- Place the remaining slices of toasted bread on top to close the sandwiches and serve.
Comments
42comments inPickled Poblano Rajas Tuna Melt
Anonymous
Feb 16
Thank you, Pati for delicious seafood recipes. Excited to delve into new lunch/dinner menus for family.
Pati Jinich
Feb 25
Yay, so happy you like this recipe!
Anonymous
Jan 19
Very good food…try to make this for.my client ..thanks
Pati Jinich
Jan 27
Yay, thanks!
George Lee
Aug 13
This was a delicious lunch. I modifies with ingredients I had on hand. I griddled sourdough with fennel and caraway seeds. I used roasted Hatch chilis because they are in season and I had them. And I didn’t have Manchego so I used Monterrey pepper Jack instead. I think I was like Pati. I was surprised it was sooooo good! I will be making again! Thank you Pati! 🤗
Pati Jinich
Sep 04
My pleasure, and thanks for sharing your recipe George 😉
George Lee
Aug 11
I made this with what I had. I used roasted hatch chiles and Monterrey pepper Jack cheese. It was absolutely delicious and now on my “go to” sandwich list! Thanks Pati!
Pati Jinich
Sep 04
So glad to hear and thanks for sharing George!
Nic Narayanan
Nov 18
I love your shows. It is a great way to learn about Mexican life, culture, food, and the country. I will try your tuna melt recipe. I am sure my wife would love it too.
Pati Jinich
Dec 11
Enjoy it you guys!
Sonia McKenna
Dec 22
Fantastic! My husband loves them.
Pati Jinich
Dec 26
Yay, hugs to both!
judy k
Jun 27
Patti how do you think the peppers will hold up to can this recipe. I would love to give as gifts but never canned peppers before. Love it
Pati Jinich
Jun 27
Hey Judy, these pickled poblanos are perfect to can and give as a gift, it is a great idea. Also, pickled jalapenos make great gifts for people to eat them in sandwiches, tortas, quesadillas and more. Here is my recipe for you! Good luck 😉 http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/pickling_jalapenos/
La Johnson
May 02
Patie, I served the tuna melt to some of my family members that visit. And they were all crazy in love with the sandwich. Very tasty and flavorful and also very elegant to serve. Its a meal it itself. Thank you
Pati Jinich
May 02
Awesome!
Suzie
Nov 28
This was soooo good! Who knew pickled poblanos,cheese, and tuna were a match made in heaven! I will be sure to make tuna sandwiches like this all the time. Great recipe!
Pati
Nov 29
Awesome, Suzie!
Tausha Cincinnati, Ohio
Nov 13
I will try this recipe, but are the pablano’s spicy? I don’t eat lots of spicy food. If I do it has to be a very mild spice
Pati
Nov 14
Poblanos are usually very mild: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/poblano_peppers/ If you happen to get a spicy one and you want them to be fairly mild, once you roast and cut them, let them soak in warm water mixed with a tablespoon of brown sugar for 10 to 30 minutes, then drain.
Sandra Robinson
Nov 13
Love tuna melts. Will definitely try this one. Also thinking about using roast beef or chicken. Thanks.
Pati
Nov 14
Me too, Sandra! And beef and chicken will be great too.
Anne Hoffman
Oct 13
Hola Pati! Anne Hoffman here. Would you ever try this with chicken?
I was thinking grilled chicken, rajas on top, and cheese on top of that. Not a tuna fan, and I don’t know that this would work with chicken salad. Que opinas?
Pati
Oct 13
Oh give it a try…it will be great, Anne!
Connie Van Matre
Aug 14
This is an Amazing Delight, Many Thanks!
Pati
Aug 14
Yay! Thanks Connie.
Theresa
Jun 12
I made this tonite – it was EXCELLENT!! So much fun grilling the poblanos. I had to put in 4 TB mayo into the tuna, 2 TB just wasn’t holding it together. We are having it again tomorrow. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Pati
Jun 13
Thank YOU Theresa…enjoy them!
Theresa M Neville
Jun 12
I just finished making the pickled poblanos. They look amazing. I roasted them on the grill. It took no time at all. It was fun hearing the seeds pop in the peppers. Dinner will be special tonight! Thank you!
Pati
Jun 13
Yay! That popping sound is so fun.
Jim Blomquist
Apr 10
Very tasty! Not one of those “you’ve had them a thousand times tuna sandwiches.” We love the rajas in many dishes. The more I make your recipes the more I am impressed. Thanks.
Pati
Apr 12
Oh thank you so much Jim!
Trish
Apr 08
I love Pablanos and have been experimenting with them. I’d really love to know your pickle recipe PLEASE😊🤗☺
Pati
Apr 09
Here it is Trish! http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/pickled-poblanos/
James McCann
Feb 22
I am not a huge tuna melt fan but this was great 🙂
Pati
Feb 23
Yay!
Julia Chisley
Feb 14
Tnere is no recipe for how to make it .
(Pickled poblano Rajas)
Please tell us how.
Thank you
Pati
Feb 14
Here you go Julia: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/pickled-poblanos/
Julie
Feb 13
I can’t wait to make these!!
Pati
Feb 14
Enjoy them, Julie!
Kelly
Jan 02
Love this Recipe !!!!!
Pati
Jan 02
Yay!!!