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Caribbean Style Albacore

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Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs Pacific albacore, loin cuts or steaks

1/2 cup low-fat plain yoghurt

1 Tbs orange marmalade

3 Tbs lime juice

1/2 tsp curry powder

2 Tbs vegetable oil

1/8 Scant teaspoon salt

Directions

Rinse albacore with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Blend together yoghurt, marmalade, 2 teaspoons lime juice and curry powder. Chill for 15-20 minutes. Combine oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice and salt. Baste albacore with oil mixture. Place on well-greased grate 5-6 inches from hot briquettes. Cook 8 minutes per inch of fish, measured at thickest point, turning once and basting frequently. Do not overcook! Albacore should be pink in the centre when removed from the heat. Serve with curry yoghurt sauce. Garnish with assorted fresh fruit such as sliced strawberries, melon and grapes.

Albacore may be broiled on a well-greased broiler pan 5-6 inches from source of heat. Follow grilling times and instructions.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 281
Calories from Fat 82 (29%)
% Daily Value*
14%Total Fat 9g
6%Saturated Fat 1.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g
26%Cholesterol 78mg
7%Sodium 163mg
24%Potassium 845mg
2%Total Carbohydrate 7g
1%Dietary Fiber 0.2g
Sugars 5g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
83%Protein 41g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.