Tuna w/ Lime Pepper Crust
Source of Recipe
adapted from fooddownunder.com
List of Ingredients
4 tuna steaks 3/4" to 1" thick (abt 6 oz ea)
1 lime
2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
cooking spray Recipe
* Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels. Grate the zest from the lime (you should have about 1 1/2 teaspoons), then squeeze the juice and set aside.
* In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, thyme, pepper; stir to mix. Lightly spray both sides of the tuna steaks with cooking spray and set on a broiler pan. Sprinkle the tops of the steaks evenly with about half of the lime zest mixture and let sit for 10 minutes.
* Preheat the broiler and set the rack 2 to 3 inches from the heat source. For medium-done steaks, broil the tuna for 1 to 2 minutes, turn and sprinkle with the remaining lime zest mixture. Continue broiling until just pink in the center (cut to test), 1 to 2 minutes longer. For well-done steaks, broil about 3 minutes on each side. Do not overcook the tuna or the meat will become dry and lose its flavor.
* Pour the lime juice over the tuna steaks right after you take them from the oven, then serve.
* Comments: You can use 1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoon lemon juice in place of the lime if you like.
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