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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.

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
924.5
kcal
70.7g
grams
59.7g
grams
27.4g
grams
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 steak2 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. Mustard140 g
    2. Olive oil4 tablespoons
    3. Lemon1 piece
  • 3

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pine nuts30 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. Shallot1 head
    2. Cherry tomatoes200 g
    3. Lemon juice2 tablespoons
    4. Olive oil4 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 nuts30 g
  • 7

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Olive oil4 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 steak2 pieces

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