Lemon-Garlic Tuna Scampi

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Lemon-Garlic Tuna Scampi

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
5min
Prep
15min
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    Description

    Fresh tuna is the fresh take on scampi you've been craving. Quickly sear it on both sides for a dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes. 

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    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    1 lbs. Fish Market fresh Ahi tuna steaks, ½-in. thick
    3 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil, divided
    ¾ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper
    ½ (16-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee angel hair pasta
    6 tbsp. Hy-Vee salted butter, chopped
    1 tbsp. bottled minced garlic
    ¾ c. water
    1 tbsp. lemon zest
    2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee crushed red paper
    1 tbsp. Italian parsley , chopped
    ½ c. Soirée shaved Parmesan cheese

    Things To Grab

    • Large saucepan
    • Large skillet

    Directions

    1. Bring 2 quarts hot tap water to a boil in large saucepan. Brush tuna with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. 

    2. Cook pasta in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain pasta; set aside. 

    3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tuna 4 to 6 minutes until it reaches 145 degrees, turning halfway through. Remove from skillet. Cut into bite-size pieces. 

    4. Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in water, lemon zest and juice, and crushed red pepper. Simmer 1 minute. Add cooked pasta, tuna, and parsley to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. 

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    690 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 990mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 45g
    • Protein: 44g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 15%
    0%
    Calcium 25%
    0%
    Vitamin D 10%
    0%
    Potassium 15%