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Keto Tuna Cozumel Recipe

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Atkins Keto Tuna Cozumel
5.4g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
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40.9g

Protein

9.4g

Fat

1.6g

Fiber

279.7cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 24 oz, boneless, raw Tuna
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0 1/2 small Onions
  • 0 1/2 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Green Sweet Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 1 cup Red Tomatoes (Stewed, Canned)
  • 6 each Green Olives
  • 2 pepper Jalapeno Peppers
  • 1 tsp Marjoram (Dried)
  • 0 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sprinkle tuna steaks with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; set aside.  Slice bell pepper and yellow onion into thin rounds.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add yellow onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
  3. Add garlic (minced) and cook 1 minute more. Stir in chopped olives, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, marjoram and pepper.
  4. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl.
  5. Wipe out skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Heat remaining oil until very hot. Cook tuna steaks 2 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired degree of doneness.
  6. Pour sauce over fish; reduce heat to low. Cook 2 minutes more just to heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving.

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