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Creamed Tuna

Source of Recipe


Dave Burgess






List of Ingredients



• 3 Tbsp butter
  
• 1 small onion, diced
  
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 2 cups milk or half-and-half, warmed
  
• 1/4 cup sherry
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 can albacore tuna, packed in water, drained
  
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  






Instructions



1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter and add onion and mushrooms. Cook until both are tender.
   
   
2. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir in milk until all lumps are removed.
   
   
3. Return to heat; stir until sauce has thickened. Stir in sherry and continue to cook and stir. Season with salt and pepper; add tuna and frozen peas. Cook until peas are heated through.
   
   Serve over toast spears or egg noodles. Garnish with a sprinkling of chives, parsley or dill.
   
   Makes 2 cups.