Piquillo Peppers with Mediterranean Tuna Salad

• 2 can tuna
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 jar whole piquillo peppers
• 12 medium whole basil leaves

1. In a bowl, flake tuna.
2. Add paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oil; mix well.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Dry piquillo peppers on paper towels.
5. Carefully split peppers open, remove seeds, and lay flat.
6. Place a basil leaf on each and top with 1 tablespoon tuna mixture.
7. Carefully roll to close.
8. Seal each pepper with a toothpick if desired.
9. Drizzle with extra oil and sprinkle with pepper; serve.

tuna, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, salt, piquillo peppers, basil

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/piquillo-peppers-mediterranean-tuna-salad (may not work)