Tavira Tuna Steaks

adapted from "Food of Spain and Portugal"

• Ready In: 24 hrs 6 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 steaks

Ingredients

• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro or 1⁄2 cup mint, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  lg.tuna  steaks
• 1⁄2 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.