Stuffed Tomatoes With Confit Vegetables Fresh Herbs And Smoked Salmon Recipes

GIUDITTA'S POMODORI RIPIENI: GUIDITTA'S STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• To make the mayonnaise: Beat the egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Then drizzle extra-virgin olive oil in a thin steady stream while continuously whisking the yolks. Add the salt, to taste, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and continue to whisk the mixture until well blended and creamy.
• Cut off the top 1/3 part of each tomato. Then carefully scoop out and discard the inside of each tomato with a spoon.
• To make the filling: Drain the oil from the tuna and place the tuna in a bowl. Then add the parsley. Chop 2 tablespoons capers and add to the mix. Add 3/4 of the mayonnaise. Mix well. Divide the tuna mixture among the tomato shells. Spoon the mixture into the tomato shells. Top with the remaining mayonnaise and capers.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Slice the top off of each tomato. Hollow out each tomato, leaving a firm shell; reserve. (Discard the caps and pulp or reserve for another purpose).
• Whisk the liquid eggs with the dill, onion, salt and pepper until well combined. Melt the margarine in a large, non-stick skillet and set over MEDIUM HEAT. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are fluffy and almost set; remove from heat. Gently stir in the salmon and capers.
• Scoop an equal portion of the egg mixture evenly into each hollowed tomato; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle each tomato evenly with goat cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is browned. Garnish with additional smoked salmon and dill (if using).

BAKED TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SALMON, GARLIC & CAPERS

Steps:

• Drain the capers if packed in vinegar; soak, rinse, and drain if packed in salt.
• Chop them fine.
• Turn the oven on to 400.
• Remove the salmon's skin, any loose membranes, and carefully pick out all bones.
• Cut the fish into very small diced pieces and put in a bowl together with 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chopped parsley, garlic, capers, 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs, salt and several grindings of black pepper.
• Toss thoroughly.
• Wash the tomatoes, cut them horizontally in half, and scoop out all the seeds and the centers to make a cup-like hollow.
• Pat the inside of the tomatoes with a paper towel to soak up excess juice, then stuff them with the salmon mixture, pressing it down lightly as you do so.
• There should be enough to form a mound.
• Sprinkle the tops with the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with remaining olive oil, holding back a few drops of the olive oil to grease the bottom of a baking pan.
• Place the tomatoes on the baking pan and bake in the upper level of the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the salmon stuffing has formed a light golden crust.
• Serve not piping hot, but lukewarm.
• They are also good later, at room temperature.

STUFFED BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert shells onto paper towels to drain. Mix stuffing ingredients except parsley; spoon stuffing into tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley. , Place tomatoes in a baking dish; cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning of stuffing. Bake until tomatoes are tender and stuffing is hot, about 30 minutes.