Fried bread is our contribution to the classic niçoise. And this recipe is the moment to splurge on the best-quality tuna you can afford. (We love the meaty, sustainably caught Spanish tuna packed in buttery olive oil from Ortiz.) It makes all the difference in a simple preparation like this.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
4
1
1
½
1
1½
½
4
4
2
½
¼
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Gently lower eggs into pot with a slotted spoon and cook 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Peel eggs; set aside.
Step 2
Toss lemon juice, tomatoes, shallot, sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl.
Step 3
Whisk mayonnaise, garlic, vinegar, and paprika in a small bowl; season with kosher salt.
Step 4
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmering. Add 2 slices of bread and cook, adjusting heat as needed, until bottoms are deeply browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle fried side with kosher salt. Repeat with another 2 Tbsp. oil and remaining slices of bread.
Step 5
Spread mayonnaise mixture over toasted side of bread. Top with tuna and tomato mixture; spoon some of the juices over. Tear each egg into 3 or 4 pieces and arrange on top; season with sea salt and pepper. Scatter herbs and olives over; drizzle with oil.
Step 6
Do Ahead: Paprika mayonnaise can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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Reviews (19)
Back to Topcolourful on the plate - a wonderul side or appetizer
Anonymous
Toronto Canada
4/30/2023
This was delicious, but way too messy for a toast. I might mix it all into a salad and serve over greens, or eat with a knife and fork, but I had to wash my hands with soap and water after eating this. Very good, though.
nelsons
Boston, MA
3/2/2022
Delicious with late summer tomatoes and some oil-packed mackerel (I didn't have any oil-packed tuna). The toppings were too numerous and unwieldy for just a single slice of toast per person so I split it out into two each and that was more manageable. My only critique is that there are a lot of moving parts for a quick toast meal but I'm already thinking of ways to simplify it.
Anonymous
Oakland, CA
9/19/2021
This recipe is delicious! It is definitely a keeper. We used trefin tuna that we received as a Christmas gift and it put this recipe over the top. We had this for dinner on the first day of February 2021, in snowy Ohio and we feel like we are in the Mediterranean.
Sue Lanphier
Concord Ohio
2/2/2021
its soooooo delicious. be sure to get a bread large enough to hold all the toppings or it will get too crowded. Lots of ingredients but totally worth it.
Anonymous
6/1/2020
Wow! So easy and delicious. Glad I accidentally picked up the recommended tuna and stumbled across this recipe. Adding it to the regular rotation.
Anonymous
Columbus, Oh
5/14/2020
This is so delicious!! I splurged for the "good" tuna and, while it is lovely, don't think it is really worth it. Even with winter cherry tomatoes this was great.
Anonymous
New York
3/11/2020