Antipasto of Seared Tuna & Roasted Peppers

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From EatingWell:  November/December 1993

Roasted red peppers, seared tuna and Parmesan cheese join together in this savory antipasto platter.

8 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 12-ounce tuna steak, (about 1 inch thick)
• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
• 2 8-ounce jars roasted red peppers, drained (about 2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 2-ounce piece Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 1/2 loaf of French or Italian bread, thinly sliced
• Caper berries, lemon wedges and lettuce, for garnish

Preparation

1. Sprinkle both sides of tuna steak with 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Lightly oil a large nonstick skillet or coat it with cooking spray. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles; add the tuna and cook until the underside is lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes, then turn and cook just until opaque in the center, 4 to 6 minutes longer. Remove from the pan and cool to room temperature.
2. Shortly before serving, cut the tuna on the bias into 1/4-inch slices. Cut the red peppers into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange tuna and peppers on a serving plate. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then drizzle with the oil and lemon juice. Shave the cheese into thin slices with a vegetable peeler. Scatter the cheese and capers over the tuna and peppers. Serve with the bread alongside. Garnish with caper berries, lemon wedges and lettuce, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving : 191 Calories; 4 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 24 mg Cholesterol; 19 g Carbohydrates; 16 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 686 mg Sodium; 225 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 1/2 very lean meat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: The tuna can be cooked (Step 1) up to 8 hours in advance. Cool to room temperature, wrap and refrigerate. Return to room temperature before continuing.