FRESH TUNA STEAKS IN THE MANNER OF TAVIRA
Bites de Atum Grelhado a Maneira de Tavira (Grilled Tuna Steaks Tavira Style). Tavira, a whitewashed cubistic village on the Algarve's south coast, is the "Tuna Capital" of Portugal. Until recently, schools of the big fish swam not far offshore, but supplies are now so depleted that the tuna fishermen must sail far into the...
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Fish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, salt, 2 tablespoons of the coriander, and the pepper to a paste; blend in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- 2. Rub the mixture on both sides of each tuna steak and lay the steaks in a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Mix 2 tablespoons of the remaining coriander with 1/4 cup of the remaining oil, the wine, and lemon juice. Pour evenly over the tuna, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- 3. When ready to cook, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until ripples appear on the skillet bottom; add the tuna and brown about 3 minutes on each side, keeping the heat high.
- 4. Meanwhile, strain the marinade, warm in a small saucepan over moderate heat, and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup chopped coriander.
- 5. Serve sizzling hot with a little of the hot marinade spooned over each portion. Accompany with sun-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges or rounds, and crisp slices of cucumber -- both drizzled with olive oil and vinegar.
- 6. Variation On the grill When ready to cook, make a hot charcoal fire, and when it burns down, leaving coals covered with white ash, adjust the grill so that it is about 6 inches above the coals. Brush the tuna steaks well with the marinade. Strain the remaining marinade into a little saucepan and set to one side of the grill so that it will heat as the tuna grills. Grill the tuna 3 to 4 minutes on each side, brushing often with the marinade, just until cooked through. Stir the remaining chopped coriander into the marinade, top each portion with a generous spoonful of it, and serve.
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Frank Moniz
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Guisell Anthuanett Uribe Moreno
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The tuna was moist and flaky, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Osho Ibukun
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Junk Mandan
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Musa Ndaba
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Clifford Senna
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The tuna was moist and flaky, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Salvester Gill
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Lilya
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mohd Alam
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Patrick Weldon
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The tuna was moist and flaky, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Themba Oganne
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I am not a big fan of tuna, but I was pleasantly surprised. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
allahawaly
[email protected]This was the best tuna dish I have ever had. The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mahbub Xoc
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The tuna was moist and flaky, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Suzy Jone
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.