What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hardy companion, eschewing starter, eats fresh tuna plainly cooked (2,7)" mean?

The definition is "plainly cooked". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TUNA (synonym="TUNA") + AUREL (synonym="Stan Laurel was Oliver Hardy’s partner in umpteen films") = AU NATUREL; definition: "plainly cooked" The answer is AU NATUREL.

Hardy companion, eschewing starter, eats fresh tuna plainly cooked (2,7)

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