Lemon-Caper Tuna Steaks Recipe

Name: Lemon-Caper Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1 lg. egg white, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 2 (6 oz. each) tuna steaks, about 3/4-inch thick; 1 tsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. capers; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 lg. egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 (6 oz. each) tuna steaks, about 3/4-inch thick
1 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. capers
Lemon wedges

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl.
2
Stir well.
3
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
4
Dip tuna in egg white mixture, and dredge in breadcrumbs.
5
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
6
Add oil and place over medium heat until hot.
7
Add tuna steaks and cook for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired degree of doneness.
8
Place tuna on individual plates.
9
Set aside and keep warm.
10
Add garlic to skillet and saute for 1 minute.
11
Add lemon juice and capers, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits.
12
Pour sauce evenly over each tuna steak and serve with lemon wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp. dried basil, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper, 1 lg. egg white, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Caper Tuna Steaks falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Caper Tuna Steaks

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