Crispy Tuna with Tuna-Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Tuna with Tuna-Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 3-ounce can imported tuna in olive oil, drained; 1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons drained capers; 1 anchovy fillet; 2 small cornichons; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Four 7-ounce tuna steaks, cut 1 inch thick

Servings: persons

One 3-ounce can imported tuna in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons drained capers
1 anchovy fillet
2 small cornichons
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Four 7-ounce tuna steaks, cut 1 inch thick

1
In a blender, puree the canned tuna with the chicken stock, mayonnaise, capers, anchovy, cornichons, mustard and white wine vinegar.
2
Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
3
In a small bowl, toss the bread crumbs, thyme, parsley and 1 tablespoon of the oil; season with salt and pepper.
4
Rub the tuna with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with the seasoned crumbs.
5
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
6
Add the tuna steaks and cook over high heat, turning once, until golden outside but very rare within, about 5 minutes.
7
Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
8
Spoon the sauce onto plates, top with the sliced tuna; serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 3-ounce can imported tuna in olive oil, drained, 1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 teaspoons drained capers, and more.

Yes, Crispy Tuna with Tuna-Caper Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Tuna with Tuna-Caper Sauce

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