Mediterranean Tuna Recipe

This is a great recipe for a delicious tuna Sidedish. A great way to add variety to your meal with it's delicious mix of tuna, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, and more.

• Meal Type: Sidedish
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
• 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 4 tbsp. capers, divided
• 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 (4-oz.) tuna fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces (thaw, if frozen)
• 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped arugula
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• Hard crackers or toasted rye slices (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place fillets in baking dish.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons capers, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; pour over tuna pieces. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
3. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, arugula, garlic, parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining 2 tablespoons capers and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in container of food processor; cover and process.
4. Serve tuna on hard crackers, if desired. Top with tomato mixture.