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Tuna Cozumel (Mexican) - Atkins Recipe


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Tuna Cozumel (Mexican) - Atkins Recipe




Ingredients:

4 filet (8 oz) tuna
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 clove garlic, pushed through a press
1 cup canned stewed tomatoes, with juice
6 green olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
2 pepper jalapeno, seeded;sliced
1 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Read nutrition labels before buying stewed tomatoes for this easy,
Mexican-inspired dish, because carb counts vary widely.

1. Sprinkle filets with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat 1tbs oil in a
large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and pepper 5 minutes,
until lightly golden. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes,
olives, jalapenos, marjoram, and pepper. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, until
sauce thickens slightly. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl.

2. Wipe skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Heat remaining oil until
very hot. Cook tuna filets 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Pour sauce
over fish; reduce heat to low. Cook 2 minutes more to heat through.
Garnish with parsley before serving.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Bake/Cook time: 30 minutes

Carbohydrates: 8 grams Net Carbs: 7 grams Fiber: 1 grams

Protein: 53 grams

Fat: 10 grams

Calories: 345

Servings: 4




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WATTS, Isaac