Lemon tuna meatballs recipe
Discover a delicious and surprising meeting of summer flavours with our tuna and lemon meatballs! An explosion of sea freshness wrapped in the scent of parsley and lemon. These succulent meatballs melt in your mouth and are accompanied by a choice of sauces from Le Acciugine, creamy, slightly spicy or fresh with lemon, for an unforgettable taste experience. A culinary journey between sea and land that will leave your palate raving and wanting more. Prepare them in a few minutes and amaze your guests with an original and irresistible dish! Let yourself be seduced by the freshness and goodness of summer with our tuna and lemon meatballs.
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INFORMATION |
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Difficulties: Simply |
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Preparation: approx. 20 minutes |
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Cooking time: approx. 6 - 8 minutes |
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Serving for 4 people |
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Costs: Medium - Low |
INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS
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1Egg
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Grated zest of 1 lemon
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| Sauces: mayonnaise, broccoli, spicy anchovies, lemon and capers | |
| Parmigiano brand slate chopping board |
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PREPARATION OF THE TUNA MEATBALLS
- Use the jar of Rizzoli tuna, chop with a knife and place in a blender or food processor.
- Add the egg, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and grated lemon zest to the blender.
- Cervia-Salt and pepper to personal taste.
- Mix everything until a homogeneous mass is formed.
- Shape into walnut-sized patties with slightly moistened hands and place on a lightly floured plate so that the patties keep their shape
- Heat a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a coated pan over medium heat.
- Place the tuna meatballs in the pan and sear on both sides for about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked and ready to serve.
ACCOMPANYING SAUCES
To make the tuna meatballs with lemon even tastier, try them together with our delicious ready-made sauces from the manufacturer Le Acciughine. Let them convince you of their unique and intense taste.
PRESENTATION
- Arrange the tuna meatballs on the Tosca chopping board.
- Serve with our delicious mayonnaise, broccoli, anchovy and spice or anchovy and lemon sauces. Serve them on our practical "Tosca" cutting board, specially designed for serving sauces.
- You can decorate the dish with some freshly chopped parsley or thin lemon slices.
These lemon tuna meatballs are a delicious and original option for a summer dish, perfect as a starter or light main course. The freshness of the lemon and parsley combines with the flavour of the tuna, while the accompanying sauces from Le Acciughine add a fresh, creamy and spicy note that goes well with the Tuna meatballs. Bon appétit!
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