Tapas Spanish Appetizers/Anne Wilson 2000

Tapas-Broiled Tuna with Olive Sauce

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 15 minutes 5 minutes 180 N/A 4.5g N/A 2.5g 35g 105mg


INGREDIENTS:
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons capers 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 green onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed 12 Spanish black olives, pitted 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb 4 oz tuna steak, cut into 3/4 inch cubes



1 In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, capers, lemon rind, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, garlic, olives and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper and set aside.
2 Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick skillet, add the tuna in batches and cook over high heat for 1-2 minutes, turning once. The tuna should be undercooked, otherwise it may become dry. Place in a shallow dish.
3 Spoon the olive sauce over the tuna and serve warm.

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