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Dinner, Seafood

March 21, 2020

Green Pesto Tuna Steak

(Total Time: 40 MIN| Serves: 4)

Ingredients:
2 tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
1 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp butter
1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped
3 tbsp mozzarella, shredded
2 garlic cloves

Spices:
1 tsp sea salt

Directions:

  1. Plug in the instant pot and set the steam basket. Pour in one cup of water and add tuna steaks in the basket.
  2. Season with salt and seal the lid. Set the steam release handle to the ‘’Sealing’’ position and press the ‘’Manual’’ button. Cook for 7 minutes on high pressure.
  3. When done, perform a quick release and open the lid. Using oven mitts, gently remove the steam basket and set aside.
  4. Remove the water from the pot and add butter. Press the ‘’Sauté’’ button and heat up.
  5. Briefly cook each tuna steak for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  7. Now, prepare the pesto. Combine the remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until completely smooth. Coat each tuna steak with pesto and place on a small baking sheet lined with some parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees or until lightly brown and crispy.
  9. Serve immediately.
    Per Serving(Calories 484 | Total Fats 32.9g | Net Carbs: 2g | Protein: 44.3g |Fiber: 0.8g)

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