Tuna with Romesco Sauce
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces tuna with 1/4 cup sauceThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Yams with Sage or Plain Mashed Potatoes
AND
Serve with Green Beans Almondine or Green Beans with Red Onion or Parmesan Squash or Parmesan Zucchini or Southern Green Beans
Ingredients
| 2 medium whole (2-3/5 inch dia) Tomatoes |
| 1 clove Garlic, raw |
| 1 pepper Jalapeno pepper |
| 1/4 cup, slivered Almonds |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 tsp. Red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 16 ounces Fresh tuna (4 4-ounce steaks) |
Instructions
Place the tomatoes in a medium pan along with the garlic and pepper. Cover and roast for about 30 minutes. Add the almonds to the pan, cover and roast for another 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool. Remove the peel from the tomatoes and place the jalapeno, tomatoes, garlic, pepper, and almonds in a blender. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Puree until smooth.
Place a large non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. When the pan is hot add the tuna steaks. Cook for about 4 minutes on the first side and turn. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes and serve topped with the sauce.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Mashed Yams with Sage
Place the water in a sauce pan fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Add the cubed yams to the steamer basket and steam until they break slightly with a fork – about 10-15 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, place the olive oil in a small skillet over…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
AND
Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Green Beans Almondine
Place the water in a large skillet pot over high heat. When the water is at a shiver (almost boiling) add the green beans. Cook them for about 5 – 7 minutes and remove them from the pan to a strainer or a paper towel. Heat the olive oil and…
Green Beans with Red Onion
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. When the water is at a slow boil reduce the heat until the water shivers. Add the green beans and blanch for about 7 minutes until al dente. While the beans are cooking place a large skillet over medium…
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Parmesan Zucchini
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Spray the hot pan with oil and place the six halves in the pan cut side down. Roast for about 20 minutes.…
Southern Green Beans
Place a large sauce pan over high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook, stirring, frequently for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat if needed so that the bacon doesn’t burn. Add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir and…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
In Spain this sauce uses romesco chilies, which give it a sweet and smoky flavor. You can use ancho chilies if you like and it’ll be close. I used jalapenos in this recipe because you’ll be able to find them more easily, and roasting them does deepen their flavor. Likewise, most recipes call for a combination of almonds and hazelnuts. The hazelnuts give the sauce more of a silkiness, but you might not find them easily available.
This sauce will work wonderfully with other full flavored fish, but steak and pork are great choices too.