TUNA STEAKS WITH LEMON YOGURT DRIZZLE OVER COUSCOUS
Traditionally, tuna steaks are not cooked rare or medium in the Mediterranean, however, it is my preferred way of eating them, so this recipe leans toward that technique. You can certainly cook it until its well done, but the taste and texture will be very different. Don't let all the steps deter you, its really a very simple recipe to put together. This recipe is an entry for the Ready Set Cook contest #7.
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories Tuna
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make Sauce: In small bowl combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice and water, stirring well to combine.
- If the mixture is too thick, add more water until desired consistency, thin enough to drizzle but not watery.
- For the couscous, heat 2/3 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in small saucepan until boiling, then stir in couscous, cover and turn off heat, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick saute pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and add onions, red bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and saute over moderate heat until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, then add mixture to couscous, stirring well.
- Add more salt as needed and keep covered and set aside.
- Heat the same saute pan over moderate heat
- Brush tuna steaks lightly with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear tuna steaks until desired doneness (1-2 minutes per side for rare, 2-3 minutes per side for medium, and about 4 minutes per side for well done).
- Divide couscous between two plates.
- If you've cooked your tuna only to rare or medium, slice each steak into 1/4 inch slices and place in a circle on top of each mound of couscous (if you've cooked them well, you may be able to do this, but they may be difficult to slice).
- In a small saucepan GENTLY heat yogurt sauce until just warm (do not boil) and drizzle over tuna and couscous.
- Sprinkle half the pistachios and capers, if using, over plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 675.2, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 49.8
SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS
These marinated tuna steaks, served rare, taste 'fancy' but are very easy to cook. Even my husband, who doesn't like most cooked fish, enjoys these steaks. A sprinkling of cracked black pepper is a good finisher for this dish.
Provided by meg_in_quebec
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
- Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1874.6 mg, Sugar 5 g
FRESH TUNA STEAKS WITH LEMON
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.
Provided by NurseJaney
Categories Greek
Time 25m
Yield 4 steaks, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash parsley and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mince parsley with peeled garlic.
- Wash and dry whole lemon, grate half the zest.
- Peel rest of rind and discard it.
- Slice lemon thinly.
- Squeeze lemon half; add juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, to a bowl; stir until seasonings have dissolved.
- Add wine, oil, parsley and garlic mixture, and grated lemon peel.
- Beat with fork until well blended.
- Wash and dry tuna.
- Arrange in saute or large omelet pan.
- Pour sauce over tuna and cover with lemon slices.
- Cook fish over high heat for 7-8 minutes,
- Remove lemon slices and turn fish over.
- Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Slice remaing lemon.
- Arrange tuna on serving plate.
- Drizzle with cooking juices.
- Decorate with uncooked lemon slices and sprigs of parsley.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH DILL SAUCE
It's hard to tell which is better in this, the tuna or the sauce! The sauce is even better if done the previous day, but who knows when you're going to catch a tuna? No kidding, if you can do it, it gets no better. Otherwise, get the freshest you can get from your fish monger.
Provided by Splashme
Time 22m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the lemon juice with 1/2 cup olive oil in a sealable plastic bag; seal and shake. Add the tuna steaks and store in refrigerator to marinate while the grill preheats.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk the brown mustard, mustard powder, sugar, vinegar, and 1/3 cup olive oil together in a bowl; stir in the dill.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard the marinade; cook the steaks on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes per side. Drizzle the steaks with the mustard and dill sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
FRESH TUNA STEAKS ON A BED OF COUSCOUS
Recipe came from my kitchen on the spur of the moment, was enticing so submitted it into the Ready Set Cook contest 2005. Hope you give it a try.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Tuna
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium pot place the chicken broth over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add the uncooked couscous, chopped green onion, chopped bell pepper, grated lemon zest, and chick peas. Stir all well. Cover and remove from heat. Set aside.
- Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large frypan. Add the fish steaks in a single layer not touching, sprinkle the minced onion and parsley all around and on the tops. Sear the fish about one minute on each side, just so the flesh tightens up and whitens. Using a large turn slip under and turn over gently. Turn the heat to medium low.
- Sprinkle on the minced garlic and about 3 tablespoons white wine, and the minced basil leaves.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper lightly.
- Keep uncovered and cook another two minutes on each side. Fish should be opaque but not dry.
- Place steaks onto a heated platter.
- Turn the heat up under the frypan and add remaining white wine. Scrape bottom of pan to get all the bits up.
- Add the tomato, olives, capers and toss over the high heat.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork, and place on a large platter. Place the tuna steaks nicely on top of all the couscous.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the tuna and couscous.
- Sprinkle with some fresh chopped basil and the last of the olive oil. Can also sprinkle with a few red pepper flakes.
- Serve while hot.
- A nice fresh green salad and glass of wine is all you need to complete the meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 494.6, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 10.9
FENNEL-CRUSTED AHI TUNA WITH LEMON AïOLI OVER COUSCOUS
Fennel-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Lemon Aïoli Over Couscous
Categories Garlic Sauté Mayonnaise Lemon Tuna Carrot Summer Grill/Barbecue Chive Couscous Dill Sugar Snap Pea Bon Appétit
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy small skillet. Toast over medium heat until fragrant, shaking skillet occasionally, about 3 minutes. Grind spice mixture in spice grinder. Transfer to bowl; mix in 1 teaspoon salt.
- Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, and half of garlic in small bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store spice mixture airtight at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate lemon aioli.)
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion and sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add thyme and remaining garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add 2 1/4 cups water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boil. Add sugar snap peas and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to plate. Immediately add couscous to water in skillet and stir to combine. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Transfer to bowl and cool completely. Mix in sugar snap peas and dill. Season to taste with pepper. (Couscous can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Coat tuna with 6 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with spice mixture. Grill tuna until seared outside and rare in center, about 4 minutes per side. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Spoon couscous onto plates. Top with tuna and drizzle with lemon aioli.
BALSAMIC-GLAZED TUNA STEAKS
Simple to prepare but full of flavor, these tuna steaks have a slight sweetness, thanks to the delicious balsamic glaze. Ready in minutes, they're perfect for hectic days. -Laura McDowell Lake Villa, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle tuna with pepper and salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON PEPPER TUNA RECIPE - (4.9/5)
Provided by á-174535
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Thaw fish if frozen. Rinse fish steaks; pat dry. In a small bowl combine lemon juice, soy sauce, snipped thyme, and seasoning. Brush mixture over one side of steaks. Lightly coat the unheated rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray. Place fish, brushed sides up on broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork, turning once and brushing with lemon juice mixture halfway through cooking. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan bring broccoli, carrot, chicken broth, water, and garlic just to boiling. Cook, covered, about 3 minutes or until broccoli is barely crisp-tender. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve fish atop hot cooked couscous mixture. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.
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