tuna substitute
in stir fry.

In Stir Fry, Tuna provides lean protein that cooks quickly. A good stand-in needs similar flake, moisture level, and mild flavor.

top substitutes

01

Shrimp

10.0best for stir fry
1 lb : 1 lb

Firm texture; works in stir-fries and salads

02

Whitefish Fish

10.0best for stir fry
1 can : 1 can

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

03

Swordfish Fish

10.0best for stir fry
1:1

Dense meaty steak fish; grill or broil thick-cut, very similar texture and mild flavor

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04

Salmon

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Rich fish, works fresh or canned

05

Mackerel Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

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

06

Sardine Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

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

07

Trout Fish

10.0
1 can : 1 can

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

08

Chickpeas

3.3
1 1/2 cup : 1 cup

Mashed chickpea salad instead of tuna

09

Tofu

3.3
14 oz : 12 oz

Crumble for tuna salad texture

10

Jackfruit

3.3
1 can : 1 can

Shred young jackfruit for plant-based tuna

11

Tempeh

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Crumble and season for vegan tuna filling

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