ESSENTIAL RECIPES- SEAFOOD
TUNA AVO AIOLI BAGEL TOASTS
By South African Avocado Growers’ Association( SAAGA) @ iloveavossa
Makes: 4
INGREDIENTS
• 60ml mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 170g tin tuna, drained
• 1½ avocados, thinly sliced
• zest & juice of ½ lemon
• 2 bagels, cut open
• avocado or olive oil for cooking
• 45ml capers
• salt & pepper
METHOD
1. Blitz together the mayonnaise, garlic, tuna, ½ avocado and lemon zest and juice to taste, until smooth.
2. Pack the bagels, cut side up, on a roasting tray and drizzle with oil. Toast under a hot grill for about 3 minutes or until crisp on one side.
3. Heat a splash of oil in a small frying pan on high and fry the capers for about 30 seconds or until crisp. Drain on a paper towel.
4. Spread the toasted bagels generously with the tuna aioli. Layer with the remaining avocado slices, seasoned lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Finish with a scatter of capers.
5. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.
OPTIONAL: Garnish with thinly sliced red
onion mixed with a squeeze of lemon juice, lemon rings & baby herbs.
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