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Atun a la Mexicana served with saltine crackers on a white plate and topped with sliced avocado.
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4.94 from 15 votes

Atún a la Mexicana

Atún a la Mexicana is a tasty and SPICY dish. It's so EASY and ready in 20 minutes with just enough heat to make you want more.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno finely diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 1 tspn salt

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  • Saute the onion and jalapeno.
  • Cook for 1 minute. Stirring constantly.
  • Add the tomato.
  • Stir to combine
  • Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the drained cans of tuna.
  • Season with salt.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.

Notes

Swap Options:
  • Use 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce instead of fresh tomato.
  • Use pickled jalapeno instead of fresh jalapeno.
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder instead of fresh onion.
You can also add a pinch of oregano and a squeeze of lime juice for some added flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg