Ingredients for Penne With Grilled Tuna And Crisp Fried Capers
- 1/4 cup capers
- Unsalted Butter
- Tuna
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tuna)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cracked Black Pepper
- Penne
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pasta)
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Fresh Parsley
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How to Make Penne With Grilled Tuna And Crisp Fried Capers
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of capers and cook, stirring frequently, for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Ensure the capers have enough space to fry freely.
- Remove the capers from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the infused butter for later use (bread dipping, vegetable seasoning, etc.).
- While the capers fry, prepare the tuna: cut 1 pound of tuna into 1-inch chunks and thread onto 4-6 skewers. Brush generously with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the tuna skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through but still slightly pink inside. Avoid overcooking to prevent dryness.
- Remove tuna from grill and let cool slightly before removing from skewers.
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 pound of penne pasta and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it to a large bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pasta. Add the juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, the grilled tuna, and the crispy fried capers.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
108g
Carbs
23g
