Lemons Stuffed with Tuna Cream

Name: Lemons Stuffed with Tuna Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Lemons large 4; Tuna in oil drained 5.6 oz; Eggs 3; Black olives or pitted green 1.8 oz; Capers in vinegar 1 tbsp; Fine salt 1 pinch; Chives chopped 1 spoonful; Black pepper to taste; Mayonnaise 7 tbsp; Chives to taste

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342

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 342
Carbohydrates g 4.3
of which sugars g 4.3
Protein g 17.5
Fats g 28.3
of which saturated fat g 4.73
Fiber g 8.3
Cholesterol mg 197
Sodium mg 854

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

If you are on the hunt for a festive Italian appetizer, tuna stuffed lemons are a really fantastic choice. They're especially popular during celebrations, like International Women's Day. The dish—it's delicious—involves scooping out fresh lemons and filling them with a creamy tuna mixture. The crumbled egg yolk on top looks like mimosa flowers, tying beautifully to Italian cultural celebrations where these flowers symbolize the holiday. The fresh and zesty lemon paired with the smooth tuna cream makes every bite feel really, really special.

In Italy, it's not just about taste. Presentation matters. The mix of tender tuna and citrus punch from the lemon shell? Seriously good. It creates a colorful presentation that looks way more complex than it really is. Across various Italian regions, you might find some twists on this lemon tuna appetizer, but the core idea remains: simple, quality ingredients with a creative flair.

People love how the tangy lemon complements the rich tuna. And the egg yolk topping? It adds a soft, buttery finish. This appetizer is perfect for parties or dinners when you want to add festivity. Super tasty and easy to eat with your hands—no fuss, which is great. It's a perfect choice for gatherings.

If you're exploring easy tuna recipes with an Italian twist, this is a winner for sure. The combination of moist tuna, zippy citrus, and golden egg crumbles makes these stuffed lemons way different from typical snacks. Whether you call them citrus tuna appetizers or tuna mousse in lemons—and look—these bright bites bring a cheerful vibe to any event. So next time you're planning a get-together, consider adding these charming appetizers to your menu for a really great Italian-inspired treat.

INGREDIENTS

342

Calories per serving

Lemons 4 - large

Tuna in oil 5.6 oz (160 g) - drained

Eggs 3

Black olives 1.8 oz (50 g) - or pitted green

Capers in vinegar 1 tbsp (15 g)

Fine salt 1 pinch

Chives 1 spoonful - chopped

Black pepper to taste

Mayonnaise 7 tbsp (100 g)

for decoration: Chives to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Lemons Stuffed with Tuna Cream

To prepare the lemons stuffed with tuna cream, start with the Hard Boiled Eggs 1. Place them in a small pot and cover with cold water, bring to a boil and from that moment, count 9 minutes. Once the time has passed, drain, peel them, and chop only 2 2. In the meantime, take a lemon, slightly cut the base 3 (just enough to make it stand upright)

and then cut the opposite part to form a cap 4. Place it on a work surface and put a small bowl underneath to collect the juice and pulp of the lemon. With a small knife, cut the pulp around the entire internal circumference of the lemon, then, using a small scoop, hollow out the inner pulp, being careful not to pierce the bottom 5. Proceed this way for all 4 lemons. In another bowl, place the mayonnaise, drained and crumbled tuna, capers 6,

chopped olives 7, chopped eggs, chives 8, and ground pepper; mix everything until the ingredients are well combined. With the obtained cream 9, fill the 4 hollowed lemons. Arrange the filled lemons on a serving plate; insert half a hard-boiled yolk into a garlic press, squeeze, and obtain many small vermicelli to sprinkle over the tops of the lemons. Do the same with the other half of the yolk. Serve the lemons by dusting the serving plate with the yolk vermicelli and chives.

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Lemons Stuffed with Tuna Cream

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How to prepare Lemons Stuffed with Tuna Cream

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