Eggs Tonnato Recipe

Name: Eggs Tonnato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 eggs, hard-cooked and peeled; 2 raw eggs; 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and white pepper; 3/4 - 1 cup olive oil; 3 -4 anchovy fillets, minced; 2 tablespoons scallions, finely minced, white part only; 3 ounces tuna, drained and flaked; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional); Garnishes; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1 bunch watercress leaf; cherry tomatoes; black Greek olive

Servings: persons

6 -8 eggs, hard-cooked and peeled
2 raw eggs
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and white pepper
3/4 - 1 cup olive oil
3 -4 anchovy fillets, minced
2 tablespoons scallions, finely minced, white part only
3 ounces tuna, drained and flaked
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Garnishes
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 bunch watercress leaf
cherry tomatoes
black Greek olive

1
Cut 1/4-inch lengthwise slice off each egg and place eggs on round serving platter. Discard slices.
2
In blender container, combine raw eggs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper,. Blend at high speed 30 seconds, then continuing to blend, add oil drop by drop, till mixture is thick and smooth. Add anchovies, scallions and tuna and blend again. Add pinch of cayenne, then taste, and correct seasonings, adding a little more lemon juice if necessary. Mixture should be pouring consistency. If too thick, stir in the heavy cream.
3
Pour sauce over eggs covering completely. Sprinkle eggs with capers and decorate platter with watercress. Place small bunches of cherry tomatoes and olives around eggs. Serve well chilled but not cold with crusty French bread or as part of an hors d'oeuvre table.
4
VARIATION: The tuna and anchovy mayonnaise can also be used as a dip for raw vegetables. In this case, add the capers and a few minced black olives to the sauce and let mixture marinate 2-4 hours before serving.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 eggs, hard-cooked and peeled, 2 raw eggs, 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and white pepper, and more.

Yes, Eggs Tonnato 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.

Eggs Tonnato

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