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Pan-Fried Tuna Melt Panini

Pan-Fried Tuna Melt Panini

with Cheddar Cheese and Spring Onion | Serves 2
4.5(111)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 31, 2026
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Calories
: 
494 kcal
Protein
: 
23.7g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Cereals containing gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

1 tin(s)

Basil Flavoured Tuna

(Contains: Fish)

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

Energy (kcal)494 kcal
Energy (kJ)2066 kJ
Fat27.1 g
of which saturates8.2 g
Carbohydrate42.3 g
of which sugars2.1 g
Dietary Fibre1.9 g
Protein23.7 g
Salt2.4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Bowl
•Grater
•Knife
•Large Frying Pan

Instructions

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1

a) Grate the cheese.

b) Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

c) In a small bowl, combine the spring onion, basil flavoured tuna and the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Build the Panini
2

a) Halve the ciabatta.

b) Evenly share the tuna mayo mixture over the base of each ciabatta, then top with the grated cheese.

c) Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids and firmly press down to secure the filling.

Cook the Panini
3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the panini, pressing down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan.

c) Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden and toasted and the cheese has melted, 2-4 mins each side.

d) Once cooked, slice your tuna melts diagonally and share between 2 serving plates. 

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The basil-infused tuna and spring onion combination received mixed reviews; some loved it, while others found it overpowering.
  • Ease of prep: Simple and effective recipe for a quick, tasty lunch.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding sweetcorn to enhance the flavour and texture of the filling.
  • Portions: Some found the tuna quantity insufficient; consider increasing the amount of filling per sandwich.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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