Grilled tuna with capers and tomato sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 (4 oz) tuna steaks ( center cut)
2 tbsp olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper , to taste
1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes
4 sprigs fresh thyme, coarsely chopped,or 1 tsp dried
1/3 cup drained capers
4 small ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cubed
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat broiler.
Place the tuna on a flat dish and spoon 1 tablespoon oil over it.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, red pepper flakes and thyme and spread well into the steaks.
Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at least 15 minutes before grilling heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet.
Add the capers and cook briefly over medium high heat.
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes, keep warm.
If using a grill, rub the rack lightly with olive oil.
Place the fish on the grill and cook for 3 minutes, then turn and cook for antoher 3 minutes for rare.
If you wish the fish to vew more well done, cook longer on each side.
If broiling place in pan and broil for 6 minutes for rare, turning once.
Remove fish and cut it into thin diagonal slices.
To serve, divide the tomatoes among 4 warm plates.
Place the tuna slices on top and sprinkle with basil or parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	135.23 Kcal (566 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.86g	14%
Cholesterol	13.89mg	5%
Sodium	332.8mg	14%
Potassium	326.25mg	7%
Total Carbs	4.73g	2%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	6%
Protein	9.46g	19%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	28%
Iron	40.6mg	225%
Calcium	26.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.52 Kcal (392 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.13g	14%
Cholesterol	9.61mg	5%
Sodium	230.16mg	14%
Potassium	225.62mg	7%
Total Carbs	3.27g	2%
Sugars	1.98g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	6%
Protein	6.54g	19%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	28%
Iron	28.1mg	225%
Calcium	18.5mg	3%

* 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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