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Poached Tuna Steaks

By: MOTTS 
"Tasty albacore tuna steaks are poached in an aromatic broth. Serve with couscous."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

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Cocktail Sao Paulo Lime and Vodka
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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 (4 ounce) albacore tuna steaks
  • 3 kumquats - rinsed, seeded and sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix water, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
  2. Place tuna steaks into the mixture, and sprinkle with kumquats and cilantro. Cook 15 minutes, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 148 | Total Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 50mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by DEBBIELYD   view full review
This was the first time I had made tuna steaks - quite tasty! I couldn't find kumquats so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by STRADE   view full review
This was wonderful, just be very careful not to overcook the tuna.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by LLR   view full review
We're not fish lovers so I'm always looking for recipes that we enjoy. This one will be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by REDCYNERGY   view full review
This recipe was sort of a disappointment. Perhaps I didn't watch it too closely, but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by CAS   view full review
I will not use this recipe again. The cilantro over powers the fish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by RoadyJane   view full review
I might have overcooked it, but we couldn't find anything good about this recipe. The fish had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2004 by PATRICKCAVEN   view full review
this is so freaking good

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