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Tuna Zucchini Noodles

Tuna Zucchini Noodles

The ultimate light dish for summer, Tuna Zucchini Noodles combines fresh zucchini with flavorful tuna, olives, and capers for a satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's both healthy and delicious, making it a must-try tonight!
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Zucchini about 8 inches long
  • 5.5 tablespoons Olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup Red onion finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Capers
  • 1/2 cup Green olives sliced
  • 4 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 cans Tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • 6 cloves Garlic whole
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper fresh-ground
  • as needed Lemon slices for squeezing on at the table, optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Wash zucchini and cut off both ends.
  2. Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles from the zucchini.
  3. Mince the garlic, chop red onions, and slice green olives, measure the lemon juice, capers, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Drain two cans of tuna.
  5. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the red onions for a couple of minutes.
  6. Add the garlic, capers, and green olives, and cook one minute more.
  7. Add the red pepper flakes and stir; add lemon juice and cook another minute.
  8. Then gently stir in the tuna.
  9. Turn heat to low while you cook the noodles.
  10. Heat 1 and a half tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in the largest non-stick frying pan you have.
  11. Add the whole garlic cloves and cook just until fragrant; then remove and discard.
  12. Add the zucchini noodles and stir-fry just until barely starting to soften and get some garlic flavor, about 2 to 3 minutes. Don’t overcook.
  13. Season noodles with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
  14. To serve, put one-fourth of the cooked zucchini noodles into each bowl and top with one-fourth of the sauce.
  15. Serve with fresh lemon to squeeze on at the table.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Freezing: Avoid freezing this dish as the texture will change.
  • Pairing: Serve with a light salad or crusty bread.
  • Flavor Boost: Add fresh herbs like basil for extra freshness.
  • Serving Temperature: Best served warm, but delicious at room temperature.