POACHED TUNA STEAKS

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Tasty albacore tuna steaks are poached in an aromatic broth. Serve with couscous.

Provided by MOTTS

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
2 (4 ounce) albacore tuna steaks
3 kumquats - rinsed, seeded and sliced
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix water, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
Place tuna steaks into the mixture, and sprinkle with kumquats and cilantro. Cook 15 minutes, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 48.2 mg, Sugar 3 g