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Fried breaded tuna with tomato and herb salad

2 servings

25 minutes

Fried breaded tuna with a salad of tomatoes and herbs is an exquisite dish of European cuisine where tender tuna meat combines with a crispy golden crust and fresh aromatic salad. The tuna marinated in a spicy mixture of mustard, lemon zest, and olive oil acquires a rich flavor. The breadcrumb coating gives the fish a crunchy texture while brief frying retains its juiciness. The cherry tomato, shallot, and fresh herb salad with pine nuts and parmesan adds lightness and balance. This dish is perfect for festive dinners and romantic evenings, offering a sense of sophistication and gastronomic pleasure. Each flavor note unfolds gradually, creating a harmonious ensemble of freshness, richness, and textural contrast.

Fried breaded tuna with tomato and herb salad
Energy value per serving
Calories
924.5kcal
Proteins
70.7grams
Fats
59.7grams
Carbohydrates
27.4grams
Ingredients
2servings
Mustard
140 
g
Olive oil
4 
tbsp
Lemon
1 
pc
Breadcrumbs
 
to taste
Salt
 
to taste
Oregano
 
to taste
Shallot
1 
head
Basil
 
to taste
Parsley
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    If the tuna steaks are frozen, thaw them. Pat dry with a paper towel.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tuna steak: 2 pieces
  • 2

    Mix mustard with 1 tbsp of olive oil and lemon zest. Spread the mixture on the tuna steaks and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Mustard: 140 g
    2. Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
    3. Lemon: 1 piece
  • 3

    In a dry pan, roast the pine nuts until golden and let them cool completely in the pan.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pine nuts: 30 g
  • 4

    Wash the herbs, dry them, and chop finely.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Basil:  to taste
    2. Parsley:  to taste
  • 5

    Mix onion, tomatoes, lemon juice, and olive oil.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Shallot: 1 head
    2. Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
    3. Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
    4. Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
  • 6

    Season with salt to taste. Add parmesan, herbs, and pine nuts to the salad. Mix well.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Salt:  to taste
    2. Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 30 g
    3. Basil:  to taste
    4. Parsley:  to taste
    5. Pine nuts: 30 g
  • 7

    Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
  • 8

    Thoroughly coat the tuna steaks in breadcrumbs, shake off the excess, and immediately place them in the pan. Fry the tuna on both sides for no more than 4 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Breadcrumbs:  to taste
  • 9

    Transfer the steaks to serving plates. Serve with salad on top.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tuna steak: 2 pieces