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Ya'll should remember Dawn's comment: tuna is processed IN the can, so the bigger

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Posted to Thread #11509 at 12:22 pm on Jul 29, 2008

the can, the bigger the pieces of tuna. I'm loving those big 3-pound cans. The pieces of tuna are huge and not mushy. Great for a tuna salad, although still not as good as a fresh steaks.

Sadly, it's easier to find water-packed than oil-packed.

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11509. Made Asian tuna steaks today. Looking for some more tuna recipes. DH is not big fish eater but he - GailNJ - 3:03pm on 07/27/08 (38)

Two from my files that sound good (haven't tried them): [NT] - Meryl - 4:40pm on 07/27/08

Spicy Grilled Tuna with Heirloom Tomato Salsa - Rick Bayless - Meryl - 4:41pm on 07/27/08
This one was posted by our very own Gay R - Grilled Tuna Steaks - Meryl - 4:42pm on 07/27/08

Saw this on Epicurious - think I'll try it with salmon: Tuna Kebabs With Ginger-Chile Marinade [LINK] - Meryl - 5:52pm on 07/27/08

Have done this and it was delicious! Did separate skewers of veggies. A definite make-again. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 7:47pm on 07/27/08

Thanks, Pat - will have to try it! [NT] - Meryl - 8:48pm on 07/27/08

One of the most delicious things I've ever eaten, Epi's Seared Tuna with Ginger Shiitake Cream... [LINK] - ValinFL - 6:45pm on 07/27/08

Val, I drooled over and printed this one a few years ago. I'm drooling again! [NT] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:13pm on 07/27/08

Rec: Tuna Steak Diane by Susan/Kentfield - Pat-NoCal - 7:48pm on 07/27/08
Rec: Tuna Steaks with Garlic, Tomato, Capers and Basil. Really good and so summery. [NT] [LINK] - Pat-NoCal - 7:51pm on 07/27/08
Rec: Pan-Seared Tuna with Ginger, Miso and Cilantro Sauce [NT] [LINK] [IMAGE] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:07pm on 07/27/08
Rec: Blackened Ahi with Soy-Mustard Sauce [NT] [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:09pm on 07/27/08
Rec: Peppered Tuna Skewers with Wasabi Mayonnaise (pan seared) [NT] [LINK] - Sandy_in_Philly - 9:10pm on 07/27/08
GailNJ, This is excellent.. ..Jacques Pepin Slow Cooked Tuna Steaks w/Tomato Relish..Cooked on > [LINK] - GayR - 7:16am on 07/28/08
Gail, this Fish Baste from T&T has never failed (works with shrimp also) [LINK] - MarilynFL - 7:50am on 07/28/08

I'm only seeing 1/4 cup of butter, Mar. That's well within my healthy limit. ;> [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 1:06pm on 07/28/08

Good catch, Michael. I wonder how much I've been using! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:28pm on 07/28/08

Thanks all for the recipes. I have all the ingredients for Marilyn's Fish Baste so I'm going to give - GailNJ - 2:11pm on 07/28/08

Original was posted over at Gail's by Janet in NJ as "Jimmy Williams Fish Baste" [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:31pm on 07/28/08

Made with real Jimmy Williams? - Michael in Phoenix - 2:47pm on 07/28/08

Only the tasty parts. [NT] - MarilynFL - 12:57pm on 07/29/08

Here's one for your leftover tuna: Tuscan tuna and white bean salad. posted by Barbara [NT] [LINK] - AngAk - 5:03pm on 07/28/08

Marilyn tuna was fabulous! I served it with bruschetta with tomatoes from the garden and - GailNJ - 5:27pm on 07/28/08

I say tomatoes you say tomatos! [NT] - GailNJ - 5:29pm on 07/28/08

Let's call former VP Dan Quayle and see what he says. [NT] - MarilynFL - 8:54pm on 07/28/08

He's still alive? - Luisa_Calif - 8:59pm on 07/28/08

No, that was... - Michael in Phoenix - 10:29pm on 07/28/08

Now you two behave or I'll have to chad you. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:58am on 07/29/08
Eek! It's the Florida Girl. We'd better watch our P's & Q's! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:49pm on 07/29/08

Gail, I never had fresh grilled tuna steaks until I moved to Florida. It was an epiphany to me... - MarilynFL - 11:24am on 07/29/08

Speaking of mushy canned tuna, I accidentally picked up a can of water packed - Pat-NoCal - 11:55am on 07/29/08

I was extremely happy when I bought canned tuna from Rollin Oats (whole foods store) - Marsha tbay - 12:02pm on 07/29/08

Ya'll should remember Dawn's comment: tuna is processed IN the can, so the bigger - MarilynFL - 12:22pm on 07/29/08

I agree M, the fresh tuna steaks are far superior. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:06pm on 07/29/08

Thanks Marsha, I usually do buy albacore or solid white tuna..just grabbed a can of musy tuna by - Pat-NoCal - 1:05pm on 07/29/08

musy = mushy [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 1:05pm on 07/29/08
Here's the brand I buy at Rollin Oats...It's called Crown Prince Solid White Albacore Tuna - Marsha tbay - 4:08pm on 07/31/08

And then there is Venestra Tuna--check it out--but who can afford this stuff? [NT] [LINK] - charlie - 5:46pm on 07/29/08

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