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Lemons filled with tuna cream

17/11/2023

Lemons filled with tuna cream are a delicious and fresh appetizer, ideal for the summer or to start a lunch with Mediterranean flavors. Here is how to prepare them.

Ingredients

  • 4 organic lemons
  • 200 grams of oil-packed tuna
  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon of salted capers
  • Parsley to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • A few leaves of fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Wash the lemons well, cut them in half and hollow them out carefully, to get “cups” of lemon peel. You can use the lemon juice to dress salads or for other preparations.

  2. Set aside the lemon “cups” and proceed with the cream preparation. In a bowl, crumble the previously drained tuna and add the mayonnaise. Mix well to blend.

  3. Desalt the capers by rinsing them under running water, then chop them finely along with a handful of washed parsley leaves.

  4. Add the capers and parsley to the tuna and mayonnaise mixture, then season with black pepper to taste.

  5. Stuff the lemon cups with the tuna cream, compacting it slightly with a spoon.

  6. Garnish each lemon with a basil leaf or a bit of parsley to taste.

  7. Place the stuffed lemons in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving, so that the lemon flavor delicately spreads into the filling.

Curiosity

Lemon is widely used in Mediterranean cooking, especially for its properties of enhancing flavors and for its freshness. This appetizer combines the freshness of lemon with the creaminess and the bold taste of tuna, creating a very pleasant balance on the palate.

Lemons filled with tuna cream