Savory Tuna Tempter Recipes

TUNA TEMPTER

Steps:

• Cook celery and onion in butter till crisp tender but not brown.
• If you are not going to bake, do this in very large skillet.
• Add extras now.
• Blend in soup and milk.
• Add tuna and pimiento.
• Meanwhile, cook macaroni as directed, drain.
• If you are baking, combine pasta and tuna in 2 quart casserole (if you added much extra get a bigger casserole).
• Top with bread crumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
• Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

SAVORY TUNA

Steps:

• If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
• Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
• Stir in pesto and lemon juice. Top with fish. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until tuna is slightly pink in center.