Spicy Tuna Wrap

When I made this Spicy Tuna Wrap for the first time, I could not believe that a satisfying weeknight dinner loaded with tuna and vegetables was ready in under 10 minutes.

My love for quick dinner recipes always leads me to search for and discover many varieties of recipes. This spicy tuna lettuce wrap recipe is one we recently found and soon became one of our new favorites.

The filling is spicy, moist, loaded with vegetables and tuna, and finished with fresh lemon juice. Every single bite would declare a state of absolute deliciousness. 

This recipe is quick and easy to assemble without any fuss. Once all the ingredients are ready, you can make it in no time. Thanks enormously to this simple meal. This recipe is a keeper for busy weeknight meals.

The Ingredients

• Tuna. Canned tuna is a perfect ingredient for making effortless dishes. And it works wonderfully in recipes like this spicy tuna wrap. On top of it, using canned tuna is pantry-friendly and easy as well. Also, it's packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
• Mayonnaise. It's creamy, acts as a binding agent, and gives the tuna body.
• Sriracha sauce. What else does the mind think of when spicing up a recipe? This spicy store-bought sauce has a depth of flavor with an intense heat. This turns out to be a delightful ingredient when combined with tuna.
• Red pepper. It adds a crunchy texture to the filling.
• Lettuce. Has a mild flavor and a soft crispiness. It also blends with the flavors of this spicy wrap.
• Wrap. I have used the regular white tortilla wrap, but you may use other types.

How To Make Spicy Tuna Wrap?

• Step 1. Drain the tuna and flake it if it is in chunks. If it is already flaked, squeeze and drain the excess liquid.
• Step 2. Cut lettuce into small chunks. Thinly slice the red pepper. Scoop the avocado and slice it into thin strips.
• Step 3. Add tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, roasted red pepper flakes, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir well until all the ingredients are combined.
• Step 4. Place the wrap over the flat surface. Scoop the filling and place it on one side of the wrap, leaving it two inches from its edge.
• Step 5. Wrap well and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve immediately as soon as it's made to avoid the wraps becoming soggy.
• If you plan to serve the wrap after some time, you may fill it ahead of time and refrigerate it. Then, you can make a wrap whenever needed.
• For extra variations, drizzle spicy homemade sauce like this honey Sriracha sauce.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Yield. This spicy tuna wrap is good to serve for at least two people.
• Make ahead. Make the filling up to 2 days in advance. Wrap with the filling just before serving.
• Freeze. On the other hand, you may freeze this spicy tuna wrap for up to two months. To thaw, place them in the refrigerator overnight. And reheat it until it turns warm in the oven or the microwave.
• Vegetables. Substitute red pepper with julienne-cut carrots, cucumber, or green pepper to make it nutrient-rich.
• Sour cream. Replace the mayonnaise with the sour cream for luscious flavors.
• Lettuce. Spinach and baby kale are the best to swap lettuce.

Best To Serve With

• Soup. Any simple soup recipe would be fantastic to pair with, especially this tomato paste soup.
• Salad. Homemade salads such as crunchy kale salad and fiesta salads are among our favorites. 
• Side dishes. Creamy jalapeno corn, spicy rigatoni, Cajun deviled eggs, and pepperonata are some of the delicious side dishes to accompany this spicy tuna wrap.

Frequently Asked Questions

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