Description
A vibrant dish featuring broccolini topped with a creamy tonnato sauce, perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 ounces oil-packed tuna filets, (drained)
- 3 oil-packed anchovy filets
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt, (as needed)
- 1 pound broccolini, (bottom ¼” (6mm) stems trimmed)
- Kosher salt, (as needed)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, (as needed)
- Flat leaf parsley leaves, (for garnish)
Instructions
- In the base of a blender or food processor fitted with the blade attachment add the olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tuna, anchovies, capers, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon (15g) cold water.
- Blend until the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt. The tonnato sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored refrigerated in an airtight container.
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring 3 quarts (2 ) of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Have a large bowl of ice water ready on the side. Add the broccolini and cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
- Drain the water and place the broccolini in the ice bath to stop the cooking process. When the broccolini is cool remove from the ice bath and pat dry.
- Preheat the broiler to high with a rack set in the top third of the oven. Arrange broccolini on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the broccolini in the olive oil, tossing to coat then arrange in an even single layer.
- Season with salt and pepper then broil until the tips of the broccolini start to char but are not burnt, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Arrange broccolini on a baking sheet and drizzle with ¼ cup of the tonnato sauce. Garnish with parsley leaves.
Notes
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared in advance for convenience.
- The tonnato sauce pairs well with various vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg