Marinated tuna with herbs
Here is a very simple recipe, preferably for a barbecue or plancha, but could be made in the kitchen. As for any summer-barbecue-backyard recipe, all proportons can be varied according to taste.
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Last modified on: February 21th 2011
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
6 fillets fresh tuna - 2
1 bunch coriander - 3
1 handful fresh mint leaves - 4
1 lime - 5
4 tablespoons olive oil - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 1,380 grams
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Time required
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 min. | 1 hour | 5 min. | 1 hour 22 min. |
Keeping:
Once cooked, several days in the fridge, folded by a plastic film..At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Wash, drain, and dry 1 bunch coriander and 1 handful fresh mint leaves.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Chop them.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Add to the dish and mix.
Stage 5 - 1 hour
Prepare 6 fillets fresh tuna: wash and dry with towel or absorbant paper .
Cut into pieces, put in the dish and mix well to cover all the tuna with marinade. Salt and pepper again, then put plastic film on the dish, and refrigerate for one hour (this can be done the day before if you want).
Cut into pieces, put in the dish and mix well to cover all the tuna with marinade. Salt and pepper again, then put plastic film on the dish, and refrigerate for one hour (this can be done the day before if you want).
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Cook on barbecue not too close to the fire, and baste the top regularly with the remaining marinade, using a brush.
Cook the other side in the same way. This will keep the tuna moist.
Cook the other side in the same way. This will keep the tuna moist.
Remarks
Could be made with other fish if preferred, even with chicken breasts.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 22.30 €
- Per person : 3.72 €
Source
Home madeMore recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Fresh tuna: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Tender tuna, Leek and fresh tuna tart, Quiche Bretonne, Seared tuna with lemon and lime, Spicy seafood plancha, ... All |
| Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Polenta, Scandinavian cocktail, Salade Niçoise, Tomato ladybirds, Avocado and smoked salmon terrine , ... All |
| Fresh mint leaves: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tzatziki, Half-cooked chocolate cake with raspberry coulis, Peach and blackcurrant coupe, Strawberry feuilleté, Chicken nems, ... All |
| Lime: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pear and lime meringue pie, Citrus syrup, Avocado with Sautéed Prawns , Rum babas, Tomato and cream cheese terrine, ... All |
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