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Tuna Corn Lettuce Wraps

Chili-lime tuna salad with charred corn and scallion in crisp lettuce cups.

Vehicle

lettuce wraps

Inspiration

Japanese / Mexican

Flavor Profile

savory, mildly spicy, citrusy

Meal Type

lunch

Protein

seafood

Spice Level

hot

Texture

crispy

Difficulty

easy

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Servings

Flexible

Prep Style

quick-weeknight

Tags

seafood, handheld, lunch, light

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Description

A pantry-friendly wrap built from canned tuna, charred corn, and bright lime-chile dressing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 scallion, minced
  • 12 lettuce leaves
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Char corn in a hot pan with oil.
  2. Mix tuna, mayo, chili powder, lime juice, scallion, and corn.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Chill briefly if desired.

Assembly

  1. Spoon tuna mixture into lettuce leaves.
  2. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

  • Add avocado cubes.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes or Variations

  • Use canned salmon instead of tuna.
  • Add diced cucumber for extra freshness.

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