TUNA MILANESE WITH WILTED SPINACH, PROSCIUTTO, MUSHROOMS, AND PINE NUTS

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Tuna Milanese with Wilted Spinach, Prosciutto, Mushrooms, and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

6 (5 to 6-ounce) tuna paillards, 1/2-inch thick
2/3 cup raisins
1 cup port
3 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated, plus 1/2 cup, shredded
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional
1/2 cup clarified butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 medium mushrooms, quartered
1 pound spinach, picked and washed (loosely packed)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced thin and cut into julienne
1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
1 ounce lemon juice
1 medium red onion, julienned
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup Caper Parsley Relish, recipe follows
2 bunches Italian parsley, leaves picked, coarsely chopped
2 lemons, peeled and sectioned, seeded and diced
1/4 cup capers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut thin tuna steaks (or have fishmonger do it). Do not buy thick cuts and pound to 1/2-inch thickness like you would veal. Tuna is too delicate.
  • In a saucepan, poach the raisins in the port until plump. Drain and reserve the raisins.
  • Mix the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil and, if desired, some chopped parsley together with salt and pepper. Dredge tuna in bread crumb mixture.
  • Mix the olive oil and the clarified butter. Salt and pepper the tuna paillards and dredge in the oil-butter mixture. Dip again into the bread crumbs, thoroughly coating both sides.
  • In a saute pan over medium to high heat, add a little oil and when hot the whole butter. Add the breaded paillards and saute on one side about 3 minutes until brown and crisp. Turn and cook the other side until brown and crisp. (Make sure not to crowd the saute pan. You will probably only be able to cook 2 paillards at a time.) Keep warm.
  • When paillards are cooked, wipe out the pan, add a little oil (or left over butter-oil mixture) to the pan. Add in the garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add the mushroom quarters and saute until browned. Add in the spinach, pine nuts, prosciutto, and let start to wilt. Remove from the heat.
  • In the stainless bowl, add the raisins, onions, shredded Parmesan, and wilted spinach mixture, dress with the vinegar and toss.
  • On six warm dinner plates, divide the spinach mixture and sprinkle on the lemon juice. Top each with a tuna paillard and top each paillard with the Caper Parsley Relish. Serve warm with a lemon crown.
  • Mix all together in a large bowl.

Jabed Ekbel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tuna.


Hasnian Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The topping was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.


subhan jan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the topping was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Umar Nazeer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tuna.


David Farrington
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The topping was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elizeo Martinez
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This recipe was a bit challenging for me, but I'm so glad I tried it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the topping was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Alì
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the topping is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nazanin Sarwari
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the topping is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Shyboy Navarro
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This recipe was easy to follow, but the results were just okay. The fish was a bit dry and the topping was not very flavorful. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Ashkan Milani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were disappointing. The fish was overcooked and the topping was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Jk jahid khan Hasan
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the topping was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tuna.


Michael Okon
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The topping was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Blessed Caleb
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The tuna was moist and flaky, and the topping was savory and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Gemachu Merga
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Tuna Milanese was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the topping was flavorful and crispy. I especially loved the combination of prosciutto, mushrooms, and pine nuts.