Medallions of Tuna With Papaya Chutney and Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Medallions of Tuna With Papaya Chutney and Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 garlic cloves; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; salt; 1 cup diced ripe papaya; 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 (1 1/2 ounce) medallions fresh tuna filets; salt, and; white pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 garlic cloves
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
salt
1 cup diced ripe papaya
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 (1 1/2 ounce) medallions fresh tuna filets
salt, and
white pepper

1
Pesto:.
2
combine all pesto ingredients in a food processor.
3
Blend a few seconds until well mixed, but not pureed.
4
Set aside at room temperature.
5
Chutney:.
6
Mix together Papaya and mint and set aside at room temperature.
7
Fish:.
8
heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
9
Season the tuna on both sides with salt and white pepper then saute over medium heat until just done - about a minute on both sides.
10
(Better to be a little underdone than over with lean fish like tuna or it will become dry.)
11
Place the tuna on hot plates.
12
Top with a spoonful of Pesto.
13
Spoon the chutney on the side.
14
Serve immediately.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 garlic cloves, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Medallions of Tuna With Papaya Chutney and Cilantro Pesto 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.

Medallions of Tuna With Papaya Chutney and Cilantro Pesto

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