Tuna Starfish Photo
Tuna Starfish
Yield: Makes 3 servings
Ingredients:
8
ounces uncooked small pasta shells

1
cup crushed Cheddar cheese-flavored crackers

1/4
cup milk

1
egg, beaten

1/2
teaspoon seafood seasoning blend

Dash hot pepper sauce

Dash Worcestershire sauce

2
cans (6 ounces each) chunk tuna packed in water, drained and flaked

1/4
cup finely chopped red bell pepper

4
teaspoons olive oil, divided

1/2
cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4
cup prepared pesto

Salt and black pepper



 
Preparation:
1.
Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain, set aside; keep warm.

2.
Combine crackers, milk, egg, seasoning, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in large bowl. Add tuna and bell pepper; mix well.

3.
Divide mixture into 6 balls. Flatten each ball into 1/2-inch-thick patty with palm. Cut each patty with 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter,

4.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Place 3 starfish in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Turn; add 1 teaspoon oil and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Repeat with remaining 3 starfish. Set starfish aside; keep warm.

5.
Combine cooked pasta, cheese and pesto sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange pasta on serving platter and top with starfish.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 850 mg
Protein 40 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 59 g
Cholesterol 92 mg
Saturated Fat 6 g
Total Fat 25 g
Calories from Fat 36 %
Calories 626


This recipe appears in: Fish

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