Herb Pesto Tuna
Tuna is a great addition to your diet for heart health. As with other oily fish, tuna is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower triglycerides, a form of fat found in the blood. Omega 3s may also slow down the growth of plaque in arteries and reduce inflammation throughout the body. How you prepare the fish is important too. Broiling, steaming, or grilling are the most heart-healthy choices.
Makes
Serving size
Ingredients
4 (3-ounce) yellowfin tuna fillets
1 teaspoon olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup Herb Pesto
1 lemon, cut into 8 thin slices
Instructions
- Heat the barbecue to medium-high.
- Drizzle the fish with the olive oil and season each fillet with pepper.
- Cook the fish on the barbecue for 4 minutes.
- Turn the fish over and top each piece with the herb pesto and lemon slices.
- Grill for 5 to 6 minutes more or until the tuna is cooked to medium-well.
Cooking Tip
The pesto adds about 15 mg of potassium to this recipe. The tuna is the reason the recipe is high in potassium. Try this recipe with other fish such as haddock or cod, but broil the fish instead of putting it on the barbecue.
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