To serve
Serve at room temperature in generous flakes. A ripe tomato, good bread and a little oil from the tin are all you need to begin.
The pleasure of simple things
A dry white wine or cool water with a slice of lemon. Let the texture of the tuna and the olive oil set the pace.
Albacore tuna with ripe tomatoes and capers+
2 tins RUXE albacore tuna in olive oil; 2 ripe tomatoes; ¼ red onion; 2 tsp drained capers; 1 tbsp oil from the tins; 1 tsp wine vinegar; a few basil leaves.
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges and thinly slice the onion. Arrange them on a shallow platter.
- Stir the tin oil, vinegar and capers together, then spoon the dressing over the tomatoes.
- Separate the tuna into large flakes, lay them on top and finish with the basil. Serve at room temperature, with bread for the dressing.
Albacore tuna, roasted pepper and lemon toasts+
2 tins RUXE albacore tuna in olive oil; 2 large slices of bread; 120 g jarred roasted red peppers, drained; 1 tbsp oil from the tins; finely grated zest of ¼ lemon; 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
- Toast the bread until the edges are crisp. Slice the peppers into strips and toss with the tin oil.
- Spread the peppers over the toast and add the tuna in generous flakes, keeping the pieces intact.
- Finish with the lemon zest and parsley. Serve straight away for the contrast between crisp bread and tender tuna.