Fresh Tuna Tacos

Name: Fresh Tuna Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup canola oil; 1 lime, juiced; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; ½ jalapeno, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (4 ounce) tuna steaks, cut into large chunks

2 Ratings
1 Review

I first created this recipe for my and my husband's wedding anniversary. He loves fish tacos and he couldn't stop raving about these tacos! Serve on warm tortillas with mango salsa, thinly sliced cabbage, and creme fraiche.

By Margaret Antonelli

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ cup canola oil
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ jalapeno, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (4 ounce) tuna steaks, cut into large chunks

Directions

Step 1
Combine oil, lime juice, vinegar, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, chili powder, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Add tuna and coat well. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours.

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Step 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add small amounts of tuna at a time, turning every 10 to 15 seconds until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Cook's Note:

Both albacore and ahi tuna will work in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

362 calories; protein 10.9g; carbohydrates 6.4g; fat 33g; cholesterol 28.5mg; sodium 1813.8mg. Full Nutrition

vmneville

01/11/2020

Very tasty! I think there was a little too much salt.

2 Ratings

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vmneville

01/11/2020

Very tasty! I think there was a little too much salt.

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