Tuna, Lemon, and Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna, Lemon, and Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) tuna (chunk or solid in olive oil), drained; 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped; grated zest of 1 medium lemon; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fruity olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Place tuna in pasta serving bowl and break it into large bite-size pieces.
2
Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and capers and stir gently to combine.
3
Set aside to warm to room temperature, or preferably, place the bowl (be sure it's heatproof) over the pasta pot to warm the ingredients while heating the water.
4
Once the water comes to a boil, remove bowl and set aside.
5
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
6
Drain pasta well and immediately add to sauce in bowl.
7
Sprinkle with parsley and toss.
8
Serve at once with Parmesan cheese.
9
Pass the pepper mill.
10
Recommended pasta: 8 ounces penne rigate, medium shells (conchiglie rigate), rigatoni, or linguine.

293

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (6 ounces) tuna (chunk or solid in olive oil), drained, 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped, grated zest of 1 medium lemon, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tuna, Lemon, and Caper Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna, Lemon, and Caper Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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