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Seared Ahi Tuna with Caponata Relish (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Seared Ahi Tuna with Caponata Relish (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Seared Ahi Tuna with Caponata Relish (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 ahi tuna steaks , about 6 oz each
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
caponata relish, recipe follows
finely grated parmesan cheese, garnish
chopped chives, garnish
whole basil leaves, garnish
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 large eggplant (about 2 lb), finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 4 large)
1/2 cup pitted, chopped green olives , and a couple of whole
1 cup toasted pine nuts
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

Season the tuna lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tuna and sear to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending upon the thickness.
Remove from the pan and place one steak on each of 4 plates. Spoon the caponata over the fish. Garnish with the cheese, chives and basil leaves, and serve immediately.
Caponata Relish:
In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds. Add the eggplant and salt, and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and saute until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the olives and pine nuts, and stir in the vinegar mixture 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency and flavor is reached. Stir in the basil and remove from the heat. Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm with the grilled tuna.
Yield: about 5 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	695.5 Kcal (2912 kJ)
Calories from fat	513.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.02g	88%
Cholesterol	18.71mg	6%
Sodium	780.26mg	33%
Potassium	983.15mg	21%
Total Carbs	34.3g	11%
Sugars	23.14g	93%
Dietary Fiber	10.24g	41%
Protein	18.69g	37%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	31%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	61.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	140.25 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.5g	88%
Cholesterol	3.77mg	6%
Sodium	157.34mg	33%
Potassium	198.25mg	21%
Total Carbs	6.92g	11%
Sugars	4.67g	93%
Dietary Fiber	2.06g	41%
Protein	3.77g	37%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	31%
Iron	0.4mg	12%
Calcium	12.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

17.9

Points
19

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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