Canned Tuna Is 10x More Flavorful When You Pair It With This Seasoning
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Growing numbers of people in the United States are eating seafood, but tuna is the only tinned fish that makes the National Seafood Association's yearly top 10. Now we love a tuna fish sandwich as much as the next foodie, but if you're yearning to crank up the flavor of canned tuna, grab yourself some Tajín seasoning and go to town. This blend of salt, dehydrated lime, and dried chile pepper on the face of it might seem simple, but it brings major flavor to a can of tuna.
Just as a Culver's fish sando (ordered British-style), is elevated by malt vinegar, the lime in Tajín seasoning makes the flaky tuna really pop. The chile brings a little heat, just enough to pep up our tastebuds, while the salt in the seasoning amps up the fish flavor. Whether you're simply mixing it with mayo and smearing it between some wholewheat bread, adding canned tuna to a poke bowl or looking for other ways to upgrade a tuna salad, a sprinkle of Tajín seasoning turns canned tuna-based creations into something utterly delicious.
You can dress up almost any recipe that calls for canned tuna with Tajín
The key thing that makes Tajín so versatile, as far as we're concerned, is the chile level. Classic Tajín has the milder ancho or guajillo chiles, but the company's range has expanded to include a more fiery version with habaneros, a swicy variety, and a reduced sodium kind. This means any tuna recipe you have your eye on can be brightened up with the Tajín of your choice.
Fancy a tuna melt with a little added pizzazz? A sprinkle of the swicy Tajín will give it sparkle, and you can give the sando more of an upgrade by pairing it with sweet, nutty wholemeal bread. Tuna fishcakes in need of a flavor uplift? Try a dash of the warmer habanero Tajín seasoning, and add in some diced celery or grilled corn for textural crunch. Want to put a tasty twist on a weeknight tuna pasta? Reach for the classic Tajín and throw in some cojita cheese for a further Mexican twist. It also works wonders if you're making canned tuna the star of your next taco Tuesday!