Zucchini boat filled with albacore tuna and topped with green onion, jalapeno slices alongside

Zucchini Boats with Canned Albacore Tuna

Wild canned albacore, celery, red onion and jalapeño fill tender baked zucchini boats under a layer of sharp melted cheddar. Creamy, savory and a little crisp, they make an easy dinner with plenty of fresh texture.

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Zucchini Boats with Canned Albacore Tuna

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

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Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Zucchini boats are baked until tender, then stuffed with a creamy Premier Catch albacore tuna salad, topped with cheddar, and baked again until melted and golden.

Ingredients

  • 1 can Premier Catch Wild Albacore Tuna
  • 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 Jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar or cheese of choice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Sriracha, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a tray with parchment paper. 

  2. Cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise, and scoop out the middle. 

  3. Place the zucchini on the tray and bake for 12-15 minutes. 

  4. While the zucchini is cooking, combine the tuna, celery, red onion, green onion, jalapeño, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed. 

  5. Stuff the zucchini with the tuna mixture and top with cheese. 

  6. Return zucchini boats to the oven for 8 to 10 more minutes. Enjoy! 

  7. Optional: drizzle sriracha over or top with more jalapeños. 

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