Albacore Tuna Gratin

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Albacore tuna gratin with tomatoes, olives, capers and herbs

Ingredients

Base recipe = 4 servings (auto-scales amounts).
  • 4 × 4-oz albacore tuna portions
  • 1 lb vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup Niçoise olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Preparation

  1. Mix the topping: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, capers, olives, herbs, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
  2. Coat the tuna: Pat portions dry and place on a lined sheet. Spoon the crumb mixture over each, pressing lightly to adhere.
  3. Bake: Roast at 300°F/150°C for 10–15 minutes until just opaque. For extra color, broil 30–60 seconds.
  4. Serve: Rest 2 minutes. Plate with a simple salad of cucumber and marinated red onions.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories~340 kcal
Protein~34 g
Fat~16 g
Carbohydrates~16 g
Sodium~520 mg

🍾 Wine Pairing

Vermentino di Toscana — citrus, saline snap, and herbs mirror the capers and olives while cutting through the richness of the tuna and olive oil.

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