Tonnato-Stuffed Eggs

9 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (3.5-ounce) can tuna (Italian tuna packed in oil for more flavor, American tuna packed in water for fewer calories), drained
  • 5 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon drained bottled capers
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Celery leaves and Nicoise olives, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the eggs in a large saucepan and pour in enough cold water to cover by 1-inch.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3
    Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Transfer the eggs to a bowl of half ice and half water.
  5. 5
    Cool completely, then peel under cold running water.
  6. 6
    Cut the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks.
  7. 7
    Keep the halves of the whites intact.
  8. 8
    Place the yolks in a strainer set over a large bowl and force through with the back of a large spoon.
  9. 9
    Add the mayonnaise and stir until smooth.
  10. 10
    Combine the tuna, anchovies, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor.
  11. 11
    Process until smooth and creamy.
  12. 12
    Stir into the yolks and season with salt and pepper.
  13. 13
    Mound a heaping spoonful of the yolk mixture into the cavity of the whites.
  14. 14
    Garnish with a celery leaf and an olive.
  15. 15
    Keep chilled until ready to serve.

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