Fresh Tuna Tacos

Name: Fresh Tuna Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup canola oil; 1 lime, juiced; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 0.5 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

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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.

Submitted by Margaret Antonelli

Published on March 28, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

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.
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
33g	Fat
6g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 1814mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g	22%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 255mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.