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Moroccan Spiced Tuna Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Moroccan Spiced Tuna recipe! Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish bursts with exotic spices and tender tuna. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, or impress your guests with this restaurant-quality recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 653.7 kcal
Protein 106g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Spiced Tuna

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How to Make Moroccan Spiced Tuna

  1. Combine 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and the juice of 1 lemon in a blender. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
  2. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil until a thick, emulsified sauce is created.
  3. Set the sauce aside.
  4. Place two 6-ounce tuna steaks in a non-metallic dish. Pour two-thirds of the sauce over the tuna, ensuring both sides are coated.
  5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (longer is better!).
  6. Preheat a griddle pan or broiler to medium-high heat.
  7. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, gently shaking off excess sauce. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  8. Cook the tuna steaks for 2-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting cooking time based on thickness.
  9. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the cooked tuna steaks.
  10. Serve immediately with new potatoes (see optional Moroccan-spiced potatoes below).
  11. **Moroccan Spiced Potatoes (Optional):** While the tuna marinates, boil 1 lb small new potatoes until tender. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon harissa spice mix, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

39g

Carbs

0g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Very Low Carbs Main Dish Seafood African Easy Dinner Party Moroccan Fish Dietary Spicy Low Sodium Comfort Food High Protein Low Carb Inexpensive Tuna High In Something Low In Something Saltwater Fish Taste Mood Savory Presentation Served Hot