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Creamed Tuna served on two slices of toasted bread, topped with peas and fresh parsley.

Creamed Tuna

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine comfort food
Servings 4
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 can tuna (5 ounces) drained and flaked
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bread toasted, optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Then, add the flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth.
    Creamy sauce for Creamed Tuna thickening in a yellow saucepan.
  • Gently whisk in the milk, stirring continuously as the sauce thickens for about 5 to 7 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil.
    Whisking milk into the sauce for Creamed Tuna, stirring continuously as it thickens.
  • Stir the drained tuna and frozen peas into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and warm for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately over toasted bread if desired. Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
    Creamed Tuna sauce with frozen peas and shredded tuna.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 336mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Creamed Tuna
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