Aimee's Creamed Tuna Luncheon Recipe

Name: Aimee's Creamed Tuna Luncheon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped Onions; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose Flour; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon black Pepper (optional); 1 1/2 cups Milk; 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 2 (6 ounce) cans Tuna, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Parsley (optional); 1/2 cup frozen Peas (optional); Slivered Almonds, for garnish (optional); 1 tablespoon Sherry Wine (optional); Paprika, for garnish; 4 baked puff Pastry Shells; 4 toasted English muffins

Delight your little ones (or your inner child!) with this elegant yet easy creamed tuna recipe! Perfect for a fun lunch or light tea, this recipe elevates simple tuna to a sophisticated treat. Remember those childhood luncheons where you craved something special? This recipe recreates that magic, using flaky puff pastry shells to showcase a creamy, flavorful tuna mixture. A dash of sherry (optional) adds a touch of grown-up flair, while slivered almonds and paprika provide a beautiful garnish. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 262.9 kcal

Protein 29g

Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aimee's Creamed Tuna Luncheon

1/4 cup chopped Onions
1/4 cup Butter
1/4 cup all-purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon black Pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups Milk
1/2 cup Sour Cream
2 (6 ounce) cans Tuna, drained
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Parsley (optional)
1/2 cup frozen Peas (optional)
Slivered Almonds, for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon Sherry Wine (optional)
Paprika, for garnish
4 baked puff Pastry Shells
4 toasted English muffins

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How to Make Aimee's Creamed Tuna Luncheon

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper (if using). Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream.
Gently fold in the drained tuna, sherry (if using), parsley (if using), and peas (if using).
Spoon the tuna mixture into the baked puff pastry shells or serve on toasted English muffins.
Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and slivered almonds (if using).
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

Fat

54g

Carbs

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