tuna substitutes

11 substitutes · avg score 7.6 · A large oily saltwater fish with firm, meaty flesh ranging from pale pink (albacore) to deep red (bluefin). Eaten raw in sashimi and poke, seared rare as steaks, or canned for sandwiches and salads.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Shrimp

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Firm texture; works in stir-fries and salads

02

Salmon

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Rich fish, works fresh or canned

03

Mackerel Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

Oily and rich like tuna; swap canned mackerel into salads and melts

04

Sardine Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

Stronger oily flavor; mash into tuna-salad style sandwiches or pasta

05

Whitefish Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

Smoked whitefish salad mimics canned tuna salad; flake and dress with mayo

06

Trout Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

Canned or smoked trout flakes like tuna; milder pink flesh for sandwiches

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