Best 14 Seared Tuna With Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

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Seared tuna with tomatoes and basil is a classic combination that is both delicious and easy to make. The key to a great seared tuna recipe is to cook the tuna quickly over high heat so that the inside remains rare or medium-rare. This can be done with a regular skillet, a grill pan, or even a blowtorch. Once the tuna is cooked, it is served with a variety of accompaniments, such as tomatoes, basil, capers, and olives. This dish is perfect for a summer meal and can be served as an appetizer or main course.

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TUNA STEAKS WITH TOMATO AND BASIL RAW SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 14m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons
4 (1-inch) tuna steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each
Salt and pepper
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
A handful parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 cup torn or chopped fresh basil leaves, about 10

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or indoor/outdoor grill to high. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the tuna steaks spread it around then season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine tomatoes, onions, parsley and basil in a bowl. Dress with extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat the tomatoes evenly, 2 to 3 tablespoons. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the sauce marinate at least 10 minutes.
  • When you are ready to eat, grill steaks 2 minutes on each side for rare, 3 minutes for medium and 4 for opaque, well done. Stir sauce up then serve liberal amounts of it on top of the steaks.

PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS WITH WARM TOMATO, BASIL, AND OLIVE SALAD



Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Warm Tomato, Basil, and Olive Salad image

Searing tuna steaks is lightning-fast; they cook to medium-rare in less than five minutes, and this zesty tomato-olive salad takes only a few minutes more.

Provided by Liz Pearson

Categories     Main Course

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 5-oz. boneless, skinless tuna steaks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 cups mixed yellow and red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup sliced pitted green olives, such as picholine or Cerignola
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season the tuna with 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the tuna in the skillet in a single layer and cook, turning once, until done to your liking (3 to 4 minutes for medium rare). Transfer the tuna to a large plate. Reduce the heat to medium and add the shallot to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until golden-brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, olives, basil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper; cook until warmed through and the tomatoes are just softened, about 2 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and gently stir in the lemon juice. Transfer the tuna to plates, top with the tomato salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4, Calories 300 kcal, Fat 140 kcal, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 16 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 650 mg, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

TUNA WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE



Tuna with Tomato-Basil Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Tomato     Sauté     Basil     Tuna     Spring     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup fresh basil, torn into bite-size pieces
4 6-ounce tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
Fresh basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, parsley and garlic. Sauté until onion is tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Cover and cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.) Discard bay leaf. Mix in torn basil. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna and cook until golden and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer tuna to platter. Spoon sauce over tuna. Garnish with basil sprigs.

SEARED TUNA WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



Seared Tuna with Tomatoes and Basil image

Add a little Italian flavor to your seared tuna with tomatoes and basil, which create a well-seasoned natural sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds tuna (1 inch thick), cut into 1-inch chunks
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cups (about 12 ounces) small cherry tomatoes, stems removed and tomatoes cut in half
1/2 cup dry white wine, or water
3 sprigs fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Season tuna generously with salt and pepper. Arrange half of tuna in skillet in a single layer to prevent crowding. Cook, turning once, until golden brown on top and bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes per side (3 minutes total). Tuna should be slightly pink inside. Transfer to a platter. Cover to keep warm. Add another 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and repeat with second batch.
  • Wipe out the bottom of the skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until onion is golden brown and soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine, and simmer, stirring often, until the tomatoes' skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Cook at a bare simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more. Add basil to skillet, and cook, stirring, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon hot sauce over tuna just before serving.

SEARED TUNA WITH BASIL OIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts water
Salt
2 cups packed basil leaves
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
4 (6-ounce) sashimi grade tuna steaks
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts water to a boil and add 3 tablespoons salt. Set up an ice bath. Blanch basil for 2 minutes in boiling water, then transfer immediately to an ice bath. Cool for 2 minutes, drain, then squeeze excess water from basil. Blend basil and 1 cup olive oil in a blender until well mixed. Strain in a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
  • Heat cast iron pan over high heat until very hot. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Brush lightly with olive oil. Place steaks in pan and cook until bottom is brown and crusty, about 3 minutes. Flip tuna and cook for 1 minute. (Tuna will be just seared on the outside and raw in the middle.)
  • Remove to a plate. Drizzle with basil oil and garnish with lemon juice and zest.

TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL



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Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Basil     Tuna     Summer     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained
4 5- to 6-ounceahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers. Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in tomato mixture. Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Serve fish immediately.

BASIL TUNA STEAKS



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One of my favorite creations is this five-ingredient recipe in the menu below. Tuna is delicious and can be grilled in no time.-Linda McLyman, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil. Sprinkle with the basil, salt and pepper. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME SEARED TUNA



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Easy, great tasting tuna coated with sesame seeds, and quickly seared. This tuna is served rare, so be sure to use a good quality fresh tuna.

Provided by NEWORLEANSGIGLET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
½ cup sesame seeds
wasabi paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
  • Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1045.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

SEARED TUNA WITH OLIVES, CAPERS, PEPPERS AND TOMATO



Seared Tuna With Olives, Capers, Peppers and Tomato image

Seared Ahi served with Italian vegetables makes an easy and fresh tasting meal. Add fresh bread and wine if you like! Note, either fresh or canned tomatoes can be used.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs albacore tuna, cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon marjoram, minced
salt and pepper
1 cup tomatoes, chopped, seeded, and peeled if you like
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other dark olive, pitted if you like
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
minced fresh basil
minced of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat the garlic in the oil over low heat until it turns pale gold, about 15 minutes. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  • Increase the heat to med-high and add the red onions. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the tuna strips. Increase the heat to high and quickly sear the fish on all sides, while seasoning it with the basil, oregano, and mint. Cook until the fish is done to your liking, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove fish to a hot platter or warm oven.
  • Return the garlic to the skillet. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Cook for just a minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon over fish.
  • Garnish with the remaining basil and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 726.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 34.6

TUNA LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES & CAPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Tuna Linguine With Tomatoes, Olives & Capers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, linguine, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, dried oregano, caper, kalamata olive, tomato paste, diced tomato, tuna

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

salt, to taste
½ lb linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon caper
½ cup kalamata olive
2 tablespoons tomato paste
14 oz diced tomato, 1 can
5 oz tuna, 1 can, drained

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  • Add the olive oil, garlic, and chile flakes to a large sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly heat up until the garlic is fragrant and lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the oregano, capers, olives, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tuna and cook for another minute.
  • Toss in the cooked pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TUNA STEAKS WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS AND BASIL



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Make and share this Tuna Steaks With Tomatoes, Capers and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb plum tomato, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaf, loosely packed
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained
24 ounces ahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers.
  • Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
  • Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Pour in tomato mixture.
  • Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Serve fish immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.7, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 171.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 41.8

TUNA WITH PEPPERY TOMATOES & POTATOES



Tuna with peppery tomatoes & potatoes image

Sweet peppers make a great addition to grilled meats and fish. A great al fresco meal with fresh flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tuna steaks
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves , crushed
few thyme sprigs
500g bag new potato , sliced about 1cm thick
2 red peppers , cut into large chunks
1 red onion , cut into eighths
1 green chilli , deseeded and chopped
400g can cherry tomato

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7 and put in a roasting tin to heat up. Put the tuna in a shallow dish with half the oil, two-thirds of the garlic and leaves from 1 sprig of thyme. Leave to marinate while you cook the veg.
  • Put the potatoes, peppers, onion and chilli into the roasting tin with the remaining oil, toss to coat, then roast for 20 mins. The potatoes should be tender or very nearly there. If not, give them another 5 mins (the cooking time can depend on the variety of potato). Add the remaining garlic and thyme to the pan, let them sizzle, stir in the tomatoes, then cook for 5 mins more until the sauce has reduced a little. Season to taste.
  • With a few mins to go, heat a griddle or frying pan, wipe most of the garlic marinade off the fish with kitchen paper, season, then sear for 1 min each side for medium or longer if you prefer. Serve on top of the veg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.48 milligram of sodium

SEARED TUNA WITH WASABI-BUTTER SAUCE



Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce image

I've had the seared tuna in nice restaurants, but this is better than all of them. One tablespoon of wasabi sounds like a lot of heat, but somehow this cooking method mellows it to almost nothing, just leaves the flavor. Really really great.

Provided by DARLA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
10 fluid ounces white wine
¼ cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon wasabi paste, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
6 (6 ounce) fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • Combine the white wine vinegar, white wine and shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain out shallot and discard, return liquid to the pan.
  • Stir the wasabi and soy sauce into the reduction in the pan. Over low heat, gradually whisk in butter one cube at a time allowing the mixture to emulsify. Be careful not to let the mixture boil. When all of the butter has been incorporated, stir in cilantro, and remove from heat. Pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot skillet, and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook, this fish should be served still a little pink in the center. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SEARED TUNA, WHITE BEAN AND FENNEL SALAD



Seared Tuna, White Bean and Fennel Salad image

Rich tuna and creamy white beans are the foundations of a favorite warm-weather Mediterranean salad, often accented with tomatoes and onion. Here, well-seasoned tuna fillet is instead seared rare in a cast-iron skillet, though it could also be grilled over hot coals. But feel free to use best-quality canned tuna, and skip the cooking altogether. The crisp, thinly sliced fennel adds freshness and mirrors the fennel seed in the seasoning.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, snack, salads and dressings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 to 1 1/2 pounds tuna fillets, in 2-inch-thick slices
Salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
1 teaspoon dried fennel pollen (optional)
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 small to medium red onion
6 cups cooked cannellini or other white beans
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced to a paste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
2 smooth, pale green medium fennel bulbs
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds

Steps:

  • Season tuna generously on both sides with salt, then sprinkle with the black pepper, fennel seed and pollen (if using). Drizzle very lightly with olive oil and rub the seasoning into the fillets with your hands. Set aside at room temperature.
  • Peel and dice the onion and soak in ice water for 10 minutes (this will tame its bite). Drain the beans and put in a bowl. Add a generous sprinkling of salt and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and stir. Drain onions and add to beans. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and set aside at room temperature.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the lemon zest, garlic, a pinch of salt, crushed red pepper and 3 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Place a wide cast iron pan over high heat. When it is hot, add tuna. Cook for about 2 minutes, until a golden brown crust forms, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Take care not to let the spices scorch; reduce the heat if necessary. The exterior of the fish will be cooked, but the interior will be quite rare. For medium-rare, cook an additional 2 minutes on the second side. Remove from pan and transfer to a cutting board to cool.
  • Using a very sharp knife or mandoline, slice fennel crosswise into very thin slices. Salt lightly and toss with dressing. Arrange dressed fennel around the edge of the platter, surrounding the beans.
  • Cut the tuna in ½-inch slices and arrange over beans. Sprinkle with parsley and fennel fronds and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 862, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 131 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 34 grams, Protein 72 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 958 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Making Seared Tuna with Tomatoes and Basil

  • For the freshest tuna, try to find sushi or sashimi-grade fish.
  • Season the tuna sparingly with salt and pepper, as the flavors of the tomatoes and basil should be the stars of the dish.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat to get a good sear on the tuna. If the oil is not hot enough, the tuna will not brown properly.
  • Sear the tuna for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness. Do not overcook the tuna, or it will become tough and dry.
  • Let the tuna rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the fish.
  • Use a variety of ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. Cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and plum tomatoes all work well.
  • Chop the basil finely to release its flavor. You can also use other fresh herbs, such as oregano or thyme.
  • Serve the seared tuna with the tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion

Seared tuna with tomatoes and basil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. The tuna is cooked to perfection and the tomatoes and basil add a burst of flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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