Jersey Mike Tuna Recipe
Are you craving a fresh sub sandwich today? This Jersey Mike Tuna Recipe is the best choice. It tastes exactly like the famous shop version.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal
Large mixing bowl
Hand Can Opener
Sturdy Fork
Measuring spoons
Sharp kitchen knife.
Cutting board
- 12 Oz Canned White Tuna
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Celery
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
Open all your cans of tuna fish first. Pour out all the water or oil carefully. You want the tuna to be very dry. This prevents the sandwich from getting soggy later. Press the lid down to squeeze out extra moisture.
Put the dry tuna into your mixing bowl. Use your fork to break it apart. Do not leave any large chunks behind. The texture should be fine and very even. This helps the mayo coat every single piece.
Wash the celery sticks under cold water. Cut them into very tiny, small pieces. You want a crunch but no big lumps. Small pieces mix better with the creamy tuna. Add the chopped celery into the mixing bowl.
Scoop the mayonnaise into the tuna bowl now. Use a high-quality brand for better taste. Mix it slowly with your sturdy fork. Make sure the tuna is fully covered. It should look moist but not too oily.
Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the top. Add a small splash of fresh lemon juice. Stir the mixture one last time today. Taste a little bit to check the flavor. Add more salt if you think it needs it.
Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for thirty minutes. Cold tuna salad tastes much better on bread. This time lets the flavors blend together well. Now your tuna is ready to eat!
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for a much richer taste.
- Drain the tuna very well to avoid a mess.
- Chop the celery into very tiny, even bits.
- Let the salad chill before you start eating.
- Use white albacore tuna for the best color.
- Add a pinch of sugar for a sweet twist.
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