Leek and fresh tuna tart
The puff pastry case is filled with a layer of leek, lightly fried chunks of fresh tuna and a quiche-style egg and cream mixture.
33,5714.7/5 for 18 ratings
Last modified on: February 9th 2014
For 1 tart, you will need:
2 tablespoons 
3 
2 
200 g 
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
Keeping: A few days in the fridge.
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 40 min. | 35 min. | 1 hour 15 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Cut 250 g fresh tuna into chunks, then salt and pepper lightly.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Using the same pan, pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil, then the chopped leeks.
Cook very lightly, stirring from time to time.
Salt and pepper after removing from the heat.
Set aside.
Cook very lightly, stirring from time to time.
Salt and pepper after removing from the heat.
Set aside.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Roll out the puff pastry and line the tart tin or mould. Prick all over the base with a fork.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Spread the leeks in an even layer.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Arrange the chunks of tuna on top.
Stage 9 - 2 min.
Pour the cream and egg mixture around the tuna chunks.
Stage 10 - 25 min.
Bake for around 25 minutes.
Stage 11
Serve warm or cold, with a green salad, for example.
Remarks
One way you can make this tart even better is to marinate the chunks of tuna before cooking in a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 1 tart : 6.67 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Leek and potato soup, Thaï rice with small vegetables, Steamed leeks with morel sabayon, Chicken with rice and leeks, Vegetable stock, ... All |
 | Fresh tuna: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Seared tuna with lemon and lime, Marinated tuna with herbs, Tender tuna, Spicy seafood plancha, Quiche Bretonne, ... All |
 | Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Chicken pie, Caramelised apple pie, Tomato and courgette tart, Vegetable rosette tart, Apple semelles (flat apple tarts), ... All |
 | Cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Chicken and mushroom pie, Gratin Dauphinois, Chocolate tart, Crispy rolls with chicken and leek, Pasta with green asparagus, ... All |
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