African Adobo-Rubbed Tuna Steaks Recipe

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African Adobo-Rubbed Tuna Steaks
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Ingredients
26
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Nutrition
563
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, scallions, peppers, and garlic. In another bowl, whisk together the orange and lime juices, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Pour over the avocado mixture and gently toss. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, for the cucumbers: Mix the sugar and vinegar in a bowl, stirring well. Add the cucumbers and allow to marinate for about 15 minutes.
  3. To serve, arrange the cucumber in neat slices across each plate. Slice the tuna and lay it over the cucumbers. Spoon the avocado salsa on top of or around the tuna. Spoon a little of the pickling juices around the cucumbers, and serve. (Sometimes I add a little grated orange zest for garnish as well.)
  4. For the adobo: Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
  5. Rub each of the tuna steaks with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil and sprinkle generously with the adobo. (Reserve any extra adobo spice rub for another use.) In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until it begins to smoke. Sear the tuna on each side for only 1 minute — the tuna is served rare. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  6. Recommended wine: A cold-pressed sake would be an unexpected but welcome accompaniment.
  7. Chef Norman Van Aken shares his tips with Epicurious: • The salsa includes Spanish piquillo peppers. To use them, drain the liquid from the jar, pat the peppers dry, then dice. In a pinch, jarred roasted red peppers can be substituted. • The tuna can also be grilled, as long as there is enough heat to quickly sear it. Pile a large amount of charcoal into a pyramid, let the coals burn until they are white and extremely hot, then spread them out into an even stack that reaches to within a few inches of the grate. The coals do not need to cover entire grill, since you will not need a large cooking surface. If using a gas grill, simply preheat on high. Coat the tuna with the oil and adobo as directed, and cook on an oiled grill rack for two to three minutes per side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 563.01 Kcal (2357 kJ)
Calories from fat 452.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.29g 77%
Sodium 676.46mg 28%
Potassium 836.8mg 18%
Total Carbs 29.73g 10%
Sugars 11.53g 46%
Dietary Fiber 10.96g 44%
Protein 6.34g 13%
Vitamin C 34.8mg 58%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.1 Kcal (808 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.25g 77%
Sodium 232.01mg 28%
Potassium 287.01mg 18%
Total Carbs 10.2g 10%
Sugars 3.95g 46%
Dietary Fiber 3.76g 44%
Protein 2.17g 13%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 58%
Iron 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 24.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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