August 12, 2025

Pepperoncini Sturgeon Salad, Stuffed Into a Split Croissant

INGREDIENTS:

1 pack hot + sweet smoked sturgeon meat

¼cup mild-tasting mayonnaise, such as Hellmann’s

3tablespoons chopped pepperoncini plus 1 tablespoon brine, plus more of each to taste

1tablespoon sweet pickle relish

1tablespoon toasted sesame oil

½garlic clove, finely grated

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1cup thinly sliced celery (from 2 stalks)

Croissants (optional), split, for serving

HOW TO:

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, pepperoncini and its brine, sweet relish, sesame oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Stir vigorously with a fork, breaking up the tuna into fine threads. Fold in the celery, then taste and add more salt, pepper, pepperoncini and pepperoncini brine to your taste. Stuff into croissants for sandwiches, if you’d like.