Fresh Tuna Steaks With Lemon |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is from one of the Mediterranean Cooking cards that my partner, Chef1MOM sent me in the Cookbook Swap. The picture is beautiful, and the combination of ingredients cannot miss. Ingredients:
4 ounces fresh parsley |
1 garlic clove, peeled |
1 1/2 lemons |
1/4 cup dry white wine |
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
4 slices fresh tuna, about 1 1/4 pound |
salt and pepper |
1 lemon |
4 tablespoons parsley |
Directions:
1. Wash parsley and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Mince parsley with peeled garlic.
3. Wash and dry whole lemon, grate half the zest.
4. Peel rest of rind and discard it.
5. Slice lemon thinly.
6. Squeeze lemon half; add juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, to a bowl; stir until seasonings have dissolved.
7. Add wine, oil, parsley and garlic mixture, and grated lemon peel.
8. Beat with fork until well blended.
9. Wash and dry tuna.
10. Arrange in saute or large omelet pan.
11. Pour sauce over tuna and cover with lemon slices.
12. Cook fish over high heat for 7-8 minutes,
13. Remove lemon slices and turn fish over.
14. Cook for another 2 minutes.
15. Slice remaing lemon.
16. Arrange tuna on serving plate.
17. Drizzle with cooking juices.
18. Decorate with uncooked lemon slices and sprigs of parsley.
19. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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