Broiled Tuna with Roasted Red Pepper and Oregano Sauce
ingredients
1 1/2 lb. tuna steaks
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
1/3 cup of jarred diced, roasted red peppers
1/4 cup minced scallions
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh minced oregano
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
preparation
6 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cook time: about 10 minutes
1. Preheat an oven broiler. Place the tuna steaks in a glass cooking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. of the lemon juice and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, combine remaining lemon juice with the other ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Place the tuna steaks on a foil lined broiler pan. Broil the tuna for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Serve with the sauce on the side.
nutrition
Serving size: about 4 oz.
Lean Meat Exchanges: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 237
Calories from fat: 94
Total fat: 10 grams
Saturated fat: 1.5 grams
Cholesterol: 67 milligrams
Sodium: 52 milligrams
Carbohydrate: 3 grams
Dietary fiber: 0 grams
Sugars: 2 grams
Protein: 25 grams
