Tuna Toast
1 serving
7 minutes
Tuna toast is a refined European appetizer that combines crispy baguette, tender fish, and fresh vegetables. The recipe's origins trace back to classic French toasts, but tuna, spices, and herbs add new gastronomic nuances to the dish. Crispy bread infused with the aroma of butter and olive oil harmonizes with spicy mustard and mayonnaise. Cucumber slices add freshness while tuna provides a rich seafood flavor highlighted by sesame and lemon juice. This versatile dish is a great option for a light breakfast, an elegant appetizer for dinner, or a quick snack. Tuna toast not only delights the palate but also impresses with its aesthetic presentation, making any table more sophisticated.
1
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.
- Butter: 15 g
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
2
Place a piece of baguette about 2 cm thick in the oil.
- French baguette: 1 piece
3
After 2 minutes, flip and fry for another minute.
4
Wash the greens and cucumber in cool water.
5
Spread mustard and mayonnaise on a crispy slice of baguette.
- Dijon mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Mayonnaise: 2 teaspoons
6
Peel the cucumber.
- Cucumbers: 0.5 piece
7
Slice thinly and place on the baguette. Add salt.
- Cucumbers: 0.5 piece
- Sea salt: to taste
8
Top with tuna and season with sesame.
- Canned tuna in brine: 50 g
- Sesame seeds: to taste
9
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Lemon: 1 piece
10
Garnish with greens and serve.
- Cilantro: 1 sprig