Tuna Romesco

Mediterranean Nutritionist

Tuna Romesco

A meaty tuna steak topped with a fresh, spicy, almond-studded tomato sauce.

  1. Four 6-ounce tuna steaks
  2. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  3. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  4. 1 plum tomato, cut in half and seeds removed
  5. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  6. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  7. 1/4 cup blanched almonds
  8. 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato
  9. 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
  10. 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  11. 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  12. 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Season tuna with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to cook. Roughly chop the tomato. In a skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and almonds and sauté until the garlic turns golden but not too brown. Add the plum tomato, sun-dried tomato, roasted red pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the tomato is soft. Let cool. Place the tomato mixture in a blender and puree until smooth. Remove to a bowl and stir in the vinegar and parsley. To cook the tuna, spray the fillets lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Heat a nonstick skillet or grill to high heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side depending on thickness and desired degree of doneness.

Serves 4

NUTRITION

Per 6-ounce tuna and 1/4 cup sauce:
  1. Calories: 285
  2. Fat: 10 g (< 1 g EPA, < 1 g DHA, <1 g ALA)
  3. Saturated Fat: 1 g
  4. Cholesterol: 77 mg
  5. Sodium: 307 mg
  6. Carbohydrate: 6 g
  7. Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  8. Sugars: 2 g
  9. Protein: 43 g
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