10 Best Canned Tuna and Recipes UK | Princess John West and More

For a delicious and sustainable tinned tuna, that isn't too tough on your wallet, Waitrose's MSC tuna steak is not only tasty, but it's only £1.60 per can. It's a lot more budget-friendly than the artisanal options on our list and just as high-quality!

Using sustainably sourced skipjack, each fish is caught in the Maldives using pole and line to minimise the impact on marine life and ensure only the tuna gets caught. Coming packed in spring water, Waitrose ensures you get the best quality meat with no added oils or salt.

Using only the highest quality albacore tuna, it's packed in extra virgin olive oil and a little bit of salt, to bring out the mellow flavour of the fish. There's no disputing why this won a star at the 2019 Great Taste Awards!

This tinned albacore tuna is a truly delightful artisanal product. Made by Spanish company Ortiz, who have been providing tinned fish since 1891, the tuna is caught using an age-old technique of selective fishing. This ensures each fish is individually caught during the coastal fishing season, to protect marine preserves.

Containing prime fillets of tuna steak preserved in high-quality Spanish olive oil, you're guaranteed a deliciously rich tuna with a delicate texture. Perfect for an evening tapas, or as your main meal!

A good choice for those with sustainability on their mind, Fish4Ever is completely based around pole & line fishing, as well as organic-only ingredients when it comes to preserving and packaging their products. 

This process ensures as much natural, unfettered flavour makes it through the canning process into these steaks, useful for larger meals or tuna pasta bakes. There are also options for yellowfin tuna from the same source.

Another great option for big families and tuna fans, Asda's Skipjack Tuna Chunks come in a pack of four 145g cans, which is a lot more convenient than having one large can that you have to use up within a couple of days. Plus, it's dolphin-friendly too!

What customers seem to love the most about this option, is that the tuna comes in decent sized chunks, as opposed to some others that offer smaller than desired pieces. Although it's not tuna steak, it's still substantial enough for meals, as well as sandwich fillings.

Not only is this tuna great tasting with a tender texture, but it's also packed in cold-pressed organic Greek olive oil for the ultimate treat. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, it's the perfect addition to a salade niçoise!

If you live a busy lifestyle and don't have much time for prepping and cooking, every second can count. For that reason, we love this option from John West, as each can contains enough spring water to keep the tuna moist and hydrated, without having to drain it.

 Best of all, it comes in steak form, which is perfect for salads and any other meals where you want to enjoy larger chunks of fish. Unfortunately, the packaging doesn't specify which species it is, though that shouldn't deter you if you're not fussy!

If you're preparing tuna for a large family, or you just really love eating it, Princes' tuna chunks come in a single easy-open 400g can. Made using responsibly-sourced skipjack, you can easily eat your fill!

The only downside is that the tuna comes in brine, which means a higher salt content. If you're watching your sodium levels, this might not be the best option, so you may want to choose tuna in spring water instead.

Another great affordable option, Tesco's tuna chunks are responsibly sourced and come in spring water. Best of all, they're only 20p more than Asda's Smart Price tuna! 

Although the label states they're tuna chunks, the cuts of fish are much more like flakes. If you're mixing it with mayonnaise to make a tuna filling this shouldn't be too much of an issue, but it's not the best if you're after something a bit meatier.

The Asda Smart Price range offers affordable options for every budget, and this canned tuna is no different. At less than 60p for a single can, you really can't beat the price.

Although this may not be the most luxurious canned tuna on our list, it's perfect for those wanting to enjoy a good tuna sandwich without having to splash out. However, if you would prefer a higher quality tuna for salads and other dishes, you may want to give this one a miss.