Light Tuna Pasta

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Last week we shared our love for our latest discovery – Soy n’ Sesame Tuna! One way we used it was topping a light pasta dish that is a little more high brow than we usually serve.

This ain’t your mama’s tuna noodle casserole!

It’s easy to toss together, super customizable, and our little four year old loved it! He even dared try the “new olives”, though he didn’t like the capers. I am so proud of him and his adventurous eating habits !

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Light Tuna Pasta

Dinner, Fish, Fish, Italian, Meals for a Crowd, Pasta, Seafood, Splurge

Ingredients

2 lbs wheat angle hair noodles, prepared*
Olive oil, to taste
2 lbs Soy n’ Sesame Tuna, flaked
1 lb symphony cherry tomatoes, diced
Manzanilla olives, sliced, to taste
Capers, to taste

Instructions

Toss prepared pasta and olive oil in a large mixing bowl, coating to taste.
Top pasta with flaked tuna, cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers.
Can be served hot or cold.

Notes

*For a more pasta salad feel, use a shorter form of pasta.

What is your favorite way to use tuna? Let us know in the comments below!

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

Soy n’ Sesame Tuna

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As you all know, whenever we make it out to Oregon as a family we stock up on fresh seafood! Last time we headed out there we went beyond our usual clams and oysters and snagged some fish filets.

Some that we grabbed were some DELICIOUS albacore white tuna. We both love tuna (especially in sushi) and the price was one we couldn’t resist.

With my wife being pregnant, we’ve heard all about how great fish in small amounts are great for baby and mama. So we decided to try something new and bake up this tuna to put on pasta.

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My wife discovered that its great in tuna salad for a sandwich as well – it gave her sandwich a unique savory flavor she couldn’t get enough of.

Its also super easy! You marinate it for a bit, then bake and that’s it!

If you love this, you should also check out our other seafood recipes! And be on the look out for our pasta recipe using this tuna coming soon!

Soy n' Sesame Tuna

Dinner, Fish, Fish, Meat, Seafood

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh white albacore tuna
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon dried ginger

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger until combined. Seal the tuna and marinade in a container and place in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Remove the tuna from the bag and cut into 2″ chunks. Place back in marinade and put back in the refrigerator for another half an hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with tinfoil.
Place chunks of tuna onto the baking sheet. Loosely cover the pan with another piece of tinfoil, closing completely. Place in the oven and bake for 10-20 minutes, checking often for desired doneness.*
Remove pan from oven. Allow fish to cool slightly, then flake apart. Use as desired.

Notes

*We had to cook ours through completely because my wife is pregnant. FDA guidelines recommend cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit or until the meat is opaque and flakes with a fork.

How are you going to use this tuna? Let us know in the comments!!

June 27, 2019

Deep Fried Catfish Nuggets

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Fishing season is here, and its one of my favorites! Fishing is my therapy. Getting out into nature, listening to birds and the water, while a cool breeze stirs up the hot summer air – almost nothing calms my spirit more.

Of course, I love reaping the benefits of fishing as well. Fresh fish can be spendy, but if I combine it with my favorite hobby then it seems almost free. Over the weekend I hit up a local pond and got my limit of catfish. I cleaned them there, then took them home and filleted them.

Fresh fish is so flaky, and the best way to serve up catfish – in my opinion – is deep fried! Served with your favorite hot sauce (or better yet, our Lemon Basil sauce), you just can’t go wrong!

Deep Fried Catfish Nuggets

Comfort Foods, Dinner, Fish, Freezer, Fried, Meat, Seafood, Southern, Summer

Deep Fried Catfish Nuggets

Deep fried delicious flaky catfish! Serve with hot sauce and fried sides for the ultimate southern comfort food!

Ingredients

1 lb fresh catfish fillets
2 cups buttermilk, separated
1 cup corn meal
1 cup flour
2 tsp powdered cayenne
3 tsp creole seasoning

Instructions

Slice the catfish fillets into 1″ nugget like pieces.
Place the nuggets into a zip top bag with 1 cup of buttermilk. Seal and marinate in fridge for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
In a large bowl, combine corn meal, flour, cayenne and creole seasoning. In another bowl, pour in marinated fish and buttermilk along with 1 additional cup of buttermilk. Prepare a baking sheet, lining it with parchment paper.
Remove fish one piece at a time, carefully shaking off excess buttermilk. Coat in breading mixture, making sure to coat entirely. Place pieces on the prepared baking sheet, layering with more parchment paper as needed.
Place breaded fish in the freezer for at least 2 hours to freeze. (See Notes)
Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In batches of 5 – 6 pieces, deep fry the nuggets for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Notes

To store frozen fish pieces, place pieces in airtight container and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. Prepare as stated above.

Want another Southern fried comfort food? Our Spicy Hush Puppies recipe is coming soon!

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