Tavira Tuna Steaks

kellychris's Note:

adapted from "Food of Spain and Portugal"

• Total Time: 24 hrs 6 mins
• Prep Time: 24 hrs
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 steaks

• 3 garlic cloves , chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cilantro or ½ cup mint , chopped
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 lg.tuna steaks
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, juice of

Directions:

1. Blend together salt,pepper, and 1/2 of the herbs.
2. Rub mixture on both sides of tuna steak.
3. Place in 9x9 baking dish.
4. With the remaining cilantro, oil, wine, and lemon juice - pour over steaks.
5. Cover and marinate for 24 hours.
6. Saute tuna in skillet about 6 minutes per side.
7. Serve.

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

This is the way my Portuguese friend makes her tuna - only she uses parsley instead of cilantro or mint. Very good recipe which I'd highly recommend for tuna-lovers! I've already tried it with chicken instead of tuna, which is delicious, too. Thanks for posting this!