From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook!
Presenting . . . the web premiere of this delicious recipe. It's part of my Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes. 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟
Tuna Casino on the Half Shell
Makes 12 servings
Pro Tip: 4-inch scallop baking shells can be bought online
5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup red onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
Juice of one lemon
2 pounds good quality fresh tuna, cut in 36 (3/4-inch) chunks
Freshly ground pepper
Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 12 baking shells with cooking spray. Place on cookie sheets.
In medium skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon till slightly browned but not crisp, about 5 minutes. Set bacon aside, reserving one tablespoon fat in pan. Over medum heat, cook onion, garlic and green pepper till softened, about 5 minutes. Return bacon to pan, add lemon juice, cook 2 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.
On 12 baking shells, place three pieces of tuna each. Spoon pan mixture gently onto each shell with tuna.
Bake 8 minutes till tuna is heated, serve immediately.
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