Tuna Briks Recipe

Name: Tuna Briks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two 7-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained well and flaked; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion; 1/4 cup chopped drained capers; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons harissa; Kosher salt; Pepper; 6 sheets of phyllo dough; 1 large egg, beaten; Canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

Two 7-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained well and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
1/4 cup chopped drained capers
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons harissa
Kosher salt
Pepper
6 sheets of phyllo dough
1 large egg, beaten
Canola oil, for frying

1
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, scallions, capers, parsley, olive oil and harissa.
2
Season with salt and pepper and mix gently.
3
On a work surface, make 2 stacks of 3 phyllo sheets each.
4
Cut each stack crosswise into four 4-by-12-inch strips.
5
Keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp kitchen towel.
6
Place a heaping 1/4 cup of the tuna filling at the end of a strip closest to you.
7
Brush the edge of the other end with the beaten egg.
8
Fold the corner of the phyllo over the filling to form a triangle.
9
Continue folding the triangle up and over itself until you reach the end of the phyllo strip; press to adhere.
10
Repeat with the remaining phyllo strips, filling and beaten egg.
11
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1/4 inch of canola oil until it shimmers.
12
Fry 4 of the phyllo triangles over moderately low heat, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
13
Transfer the briks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
14
Repeat with the 4 remaining phyllo triangles.
15
Serve hot.

174

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 7-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained well and flaked, 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion, 1/4 cup chopped drained capers, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Tuna Briks 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.

Tuna Briks

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