Best Tuna Caper Crostini Recipes

Tuna Caper Crostini image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 25m

Yield about 30 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 baguette
2 (6-ounce) cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 large shallot, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
15 to 20 grinds of black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and place on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Combine all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
Top each toasted baguette slice with about 1 tablespoon of the tuna salad.

Tuna and Caper Brandade Crostini image

Yield Makes 4 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For brandade
1/2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (6-oz) can solid white tuna packed in olive oil
2 tablespoons bottled capers (not salt-packed), rinsed, drained, and chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Accompaniment: crostini

Steps:

Make brandade:
Combine potatoes, milk, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf and transfer to a large bowl.
Add tuna and capers to hot potato mixture, then beat with an electric mixer at low speed, adding oil in a slow stream, until potatoes and tuna are broken up but not smooth and oil is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

Tuna Caper Crostini image

Provided by Manami

Categories Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 baguette
1 garlic clove, sliced in half
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1/8 cup capers, drained
1 large shallot, minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
black pepper (15-20 grinds)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Slice baguette into 1/2" thick slices and place on baking sheet.
Drizzle both sides with a little olive oil and bake until toasted and golden, about 5-10 minutes.
Remove from oven and ru with garlic on bothe sides.
Combine all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix throughly.
Top each toasted beguette slice with about 1 tablespoon of the tuna salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 152.1, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.1

Tuna Caper Crostini image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 baguette
2 (6-ounce) cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 large shallot, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
15 to 20 grinds of black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and place on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.Combine all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.Top each toasted baguette slice with about 1 tablespoon of the tuna salad.
Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman