tasty tuna tapas tater skins

How To Make tasty tuna tapas tater skins

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2

  Prepare the aioli first. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
• 3

  To prepare the potatoes, prick potatoes several times with a fork, then arrange on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for an hour, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before handling.
• 4

  Meanwhile, increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
• 5

  Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving approximately 1/4” of flesh still in the skin. (Put aside reserved flesh for another purpose).
• 6

  In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and smoked paprika. Lightly brush olive oil mixture all over both sides of each potato skin. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• 7

  Arrange skins, flesh side up, on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees F. Turn skins over so the skin side is up, and return to oven for 5 minutes or until skins are nice and crisp.
• 8

  Flip skins back over and fill with portions of tuna, roasted red peppers, capers and thyme. Sprinkle with cheese, then return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• 9

  Serve hot, with a dollop of aioli on top or on the side for dipping.
• 10

  Makes 12 potato skins.
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