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Grilled Tuna with Basil-Walnut Sauce
7 ingredients
Serves 2.
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This thick sauce shows off summer basil at its best and is the perfect accent for the gentle flavor of albacore tuna. Grill olive oil-rubbed bread along with the fish, and serve briefly sautéed zucchini ribbons on the side.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
296
Calories
29g
Protein
18g
Fat
6g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Albacore Tuna | 100g cooked | 132 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 albacore tuna steaks, each about 6 oz. and 1 inch thick
- Kosher salt, to taste, plus 1/8 tsp.
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- Extra-virgin olive oil as needed, plus 1 1/2 Tbs.
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbs. walnut pieces
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