Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Seafood Recipes

Portuguese Style Tuna Stuffed Peppers

This Portuguese style tuna stuffed peppers recipe creates a rich, tasty and out of the norm hearty meal. Chouriço (Portuguese sausage) is a key ingredient as well, for that extra kick, and its easy and quick to make.
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Portuguese Style Tuna Stuffed Peppers
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 15 min
Ready In 30 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings4

Ingredients

8 oz. of fresh Tuna Steak2 large bell peppers split in halves2 teaspoons of lemon juice1 small chourico or half cut into small pieces2 tablespoons of chopped parsley2 tablespoons of olive oil4 tablespoons of grated cheese2 garlic cloves chopped1 tomato choppedSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
8 oz. of fresh Tuna Steak2 large bell peppers split in halves2 teaspoons of lemon juice1 small chourico or half cut into small pieces2 tablespoons of chopped parsley2 tablespoons of olive oil4 tablespoons of grated cheese2 garlic cloves chopped1 tomato choppedSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
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Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the Tuna and  the Chourico in a bowl, cut them into pieces, and add the chopped tomato, garlic, the parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper (to taste).
  • Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl and mix very well.
  • Put the mix into the 4 halves of pepper and cover/top each with a tablespoon of grated cheese.
  • Place the peppers on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for about 15 minutes.
  • Bom apetite!

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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