PENNE WITH GRILLED TUNA AND CRISP- FRIED CAPERS

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Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers image

The fried capers add a nice unexpected touch--be sure to save the butter drained from them for another use, such as flavoring vegetables. I dipped some bread in it and that proved quite tasty, too. Watch the tuna closely---the chunks are easy to overcook, in which case they will be dry. -Adapted from License to Grill

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup capers
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs tuna, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt
freshly cracked black pepper
12 ounces penne or 12 ounces other dry pasta, of your choice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the capers and butter and bring to a simmer; the pan should be big enough so the capers can move around and fry freely, which will take 10-12 minutes (they should be golden brown and crispy when they are finished).
  • Drain off remaining butter and put the capers on a paper towel to drain.
  • While the capers are cooking, thread the tuna chunks on skewers, brush with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the skewers on the grill over a medium-hot fire and cook for 3-4 minutes per side (to check for doneness cut into one of the chunks--it should be pink but not red in the center).
  • Remove from grill and let cool until they are cool enough to slide off the skewers.
  • In the meantime, bring 4 quarts of salted water to boil in a large pot over high heat; add the pasta, return to boil and cook for 8-10 minutes, until pasta is tender but not mushy.
  • Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, grilled tuna and salt and pepper to taste; add capers, toss well, and serve.

Abdul Ahad Gujjar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the capers add a nice salty flavor.


Liara
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The tuna is cooked perfectly and the capers add a nice crunch.


Royal Precious
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Raisa Rahman
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this dish was actually really good. The capers added a nice flavor and the tuna was cooked perfectly.


Amy Taylor
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This dish is a bit too salty for my taste, but I think I can fix that by using less capers next time.


Trevor Crain (Openize)
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the capers add a nice salty flavor.


AHSAN ALI3332
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The tuna is cooked perfectly and the capers add a nice crunch.


Shuri Sunar
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this dish was actually really good. The capers added a nice flavor.


Usama Khalid
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Terrence Burris
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The tuna was a bit dry, but the capers were delicious.


Johar Naqvi
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less capers next time.


Ali Patona
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I love this recipe! The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the capers add a nice salty flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


James Sawyer
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the capers added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ahmad baba
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of tuna and capers. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Mafizur Rahaman
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The tuna was flaky and flavorful, and the capers added a nice briny flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Shin Gojira
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This dish was a hit with my family! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the capers added a nice crispy touch. I will definitely be making this again.