1 tbsp + 1 tsp margarine, reduced
1 . calorie tub style
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup shallots, minced
3 tbsp parsley, chopped
4 tuna, sea bass or salmon
1 . fillets, 3 to 4oz each
1/4 tsp salt
1 black pepper, fresh ground
Directions
Suggested wine: Chardonnay
1. Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat broiler.
2. In small saucepan, combine margarine, lemon juice and oil; heat
until margarine melts. Add shallots and parsley; cook 2 min- utes.
Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Press one side of tuna into
shallot mixture; place on prepared pan, coated side up.
3. Broil tuna 4" from heat, 2-3 minutes. Turn over and spread top
evenly with remaining shallot mixture; broil 5 minutes longer, or
until fish is cooked through.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Fish; Grilling; Seafood
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