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Little Tunny Maltese Ftira

Little Tunny Maltese Ftira Sandwich

Little Tunny offers a meaty, tuna-like flavour, making it a perfect, hearty alternative to canned tuna in this classic Little Tunny Maltese ftira sandwich.
  • 250g little tunny fillet
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • A few sprigs of thyme or rosemary
  • 2 fresh ftira breads
  • 50g tomato paste
  • Capers, to taste
  • Olives, to taste
  • Fresh basil and mint
  • Red onion, finely sliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: ≈ 520 kcal
  • Protein: ≈ 38g
  • Fat: ≈ 24g
  • Carbohydrates: ≈ 45g
  • Fibre: ≈ 4g
  • Omega-3: ≈ 450mg

Method

step 01

Begin by seasoning the little tunny fillet generously with salt. Preheat a pan over medium-high heat.

step 02

Add a sheet of baking paper to the pan, followed by a good splash of extra virgin olive oil. Place the fish into the pan and sauté on one side until nicely coloured.

step 03

Add the garlic cloves and herbs to the pan, then flip the fish over to lightly colour the other side.

step 04

Transfer the pan to a preheated oven set to 180°C and cook for around 7 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through.

step 05

While the fish cooks, prepare the sandwiches. Slice the ftira in half and spread plenty of tomato paste on both sides.

step 06

Drizzle the bread generously with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Top with capers, olives, chopped red onion, and plenty of fresh basil and mint.

step 07

Once cooked, remove the fish from the oven and discard the herbs and garlic. Gently flake the fish into large chunks and distribute evenly over the prepared bread.

step 08

Close the sandwiches and enjoy immediately.

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