TUNA FISH

Scientific name:Thunnini

Tuna, (genus Thunnus), also called tunny, any of seven species of oceanic fishes,
some very large, that constitute the genus Thunnus and are of great commercial
value as food. They are related to mackerels and are placed with them in the family
Scombridae (order Perciformes). Tunas vary considerably, both within and among
species.

Tunas are elongated, robust, and streamlined fishes; they have a rounded body that
tapers to a slender tail base and a forked or crescent-shaped tail. In colour, tunas
are generally dark above and silvery below, often with an iridescent shine. They
have a conspicuous keel on either side of the tail base, a row of small finlets behind
dorsal and anal fins, and a corselet of enlarged scales in the shoulder region.
Another notable feature is a well-developed network of blood vessels below the
skin that acts as a temperature-regulating device associated with long-term, slow
swimming. Because of this vascular system, tunas are unique among fishes in their
ability to maintain the temperature of their bodies above that of the surrounding
water, often between 5 and 12 °C (9 and 21.7 °F) above ambient water
temperature. Some muscles may even be up to 21 °C (almost 39 °F) higher than
the surrounding water.
Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3 g 2%
Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
Cholesterol 60 mg 20%
Sodium 47 mg 1%
Potassium 522 mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0%
Protein 28 g 56%
Vitamin C 1% Calcium 3%
Iron 8% Vitamin D 0%
Vitamin B6 50% Cobalamin 36%
Magnesium 11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be
higher or lower depending on your calorie needs

SKILLET TUNA MELT

A deconstructed tuna melt = new favorite healthy dinner.
PREP TIME: 5 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 25 MINS

INGREDIENTS
1 large baguette, torn into bite-size pieces
2 cans tuna
1 c. shredded Cheddar
1/3 c. mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp. yellow mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine baguette, tuna, cheddar, mayo,
lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
2. Butter an oven-proof skillet and transfer tuna mixture to skillet.
3. Bake until mixture is warmed through and cheese is melty, 18 to 20 minutes.