Lemon-Caper Tuna Steaks

Lemon-Caper Tuna Steaks

Course :	Tuna
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	2

Ingredients:

1	teaspoon	dried basil
1/8	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	freshly ground pepper
1	large	egg white
1/4	cup	fresh bread crumbs
12	ounces	tuna steaks -- 3/4 inch thick
1	spray	nonstick cooking spray
1	teaspoon	olive oil
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
1/4	cup	fresh lemon juice
1	tablespoons	capers
6	slices	lemon wedges -- optional

Preparation:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl; stir well. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip tuna in egg white mixture, and dredge in bread crumbs. 2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil, and place over medium heat until hot. Add tuna steaks, and cook 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired degree of doneness. Place tuna on individual plates; set aside, and keep warm. Add garlic to skillet, and saute 1 minute. Add lemon juice and capers, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits. Pour sauce evenly over each tuna steak, and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Calories 301 (33 % from fat); Protein 42.3 g; fat 11.1 g (sat 2.5 g); Carbohydrates 6.4 g; Fiber 0.2 g; Cholesterol 65 mg; Iron 2.2 mg; Sodium 588 mg; Calcium 24 mg.