Tuna and Spinach in Lemon Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 butter or 1/4 margarine , plus
2 tsp butter or 2 tsp margarine, divided
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 lemon , juice of, strained
salt and pepper
1 lb fresh spinach, chopped and cooked
2 (7 oz) cans solid white tuna
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup crisp chow mein noodles (for garnish) (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350.
Butter a 2-3 quart casserole dish (or spray with non-stick vegetable spray).
Melt the 2 tsp.
Of butter or margarine and mix well with the breadcrumbs.
Set aside.
Prepare the sauce by melting the butter over a low heat in a small saucepan and whisking in the flour until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the broth while whisking until the mixture is smooth.
Raise the heat just a bit and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the beaten egg yolk, the strained lemon juice, the salt and the pepper.
(See my note below.) Mix half the sauce with the chopped, cooked spinach and transfer to the casserole dish.
Arrange the flaked tuna on top and pour the rest of the sauce over the tuna.
Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through the and the top is browned.
If desired, top each serving with some crispy chow mein noodles.
NOTE: I like to add about 1/2-1 teaspoon of sugar to the sauce at this point.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	244.12 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.67g	18%
Cholesterol	65.58mg	22%
Sodium	725.61mg	30%
Potassium	529.38mg	11%
Total Carbs	23.67g	8%
Sugars	2.75g	11%
Dietary Fiber	5.8g	23%
Protein	11.99g	24%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	30%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	41%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	214.6mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.36 Kcal (295 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.36g	18%
Cholesterol	18.9mg	22%
Sodium	209.15mg	30%
Potassium	152.59mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.82g	8%
Sugars	0.79g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	23%
Protein	3.46g	24%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	41%
Iron	1mg	19%
Calcium	61.8mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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