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YELLOWFIN TUNA (Thunnus
albacres) OTHER NAMES: Allison Tuna,
Ahi RANGE: All Florida, the Bahamas and the
Caribbean. HABITAT: The open seas, but frequently
near dropoffs. DESCRIPTION: Distinguishing the
Yellowfin Tuna from the Blackfin or Bigeye is sometimes difficult as many visual
features are similar. Finlets of the Yellowfin are yellow, trimmed in black.
Gold stripe along side. Light underside usually shows spots and/or wavy lines.
Second dorsal and anal fins of very large individuals are elongated and lunate -
a feature not found on any other Tuna. SIZE: May run
anywhere from a few pounds to more than 200 pounds. Maximum close to 400. World
record 388 pounds, 12 ounces; Florida record 230 pounds. FOOD
VALUE: One of the best. FISHING SYSTEMS:
Drifting; Still Fishing; Trolling. Availability: This is
available in most markets.
Fettuccine and Yellowfin This
pasta dish is lovely served anytime.
3/4 pound yellowfin fillets, cut in 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup
Lawry's Herb & Garlic Marinade with Lemon Juice 1/3 cup red bell pepper,
chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons
flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Powder with
Parsley 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
cheese 8 ounces fettuccine noodles, cooked and drained.
In resealable plastic bag, combine yellowfin and Herb & Garlic
Marinade with Lemon Juice; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Remove
fish from marinade. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add
yellowfin and red bell pepper; sauté 3 minutes; set aside. In medium saucepan,
melt butter over low heat; stir in flour. Whisk until smooth. Gradually add
milk; stir with wire whisk until sauce is thickened. To sauce, add Garlic Powder
with Parsley, Seasoned Salt and Parmesan cheese. Pour sauce over noodles; add
yellowfin and red bell pepper, tossing to blend well. Serve
immediately.
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes Marinate
time: 1 hour Cook time: 30 minutes
Fish Burgers A variety of fish
may be used for this recipe. Shark and tuna are perfect.
1 pound fish fillet, boned 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1
egg white 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons Lawry's Lemon Pepper Marinade
with Lemon Juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Lawry's Seasoned Pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 onion buns Green
leaf lettuce 1 tomato, sliced Lemon Pepper Tarter Sauce
In food processor, process fish until shredded. Add egg white,
bread crumbs, Lemon Pepper Marinade with Lemon Juice, Seasoned Salt and Seasoned
Pepper. Process until well blended. Form into 4 1/2-inch-thick patties. Brush
each side of patty with oil. Brush grill with oil or grill patties on foil.
Grill fish patties over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes each side. Remove from
grill and top each fish burger with Lemon Pepper Tartar Sauce, green leaf
lettuce and tomato.
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 10
minutes Cook time: 10 minutes
Mediterranean Yellowfin
Sauté A colorful presentation of a simple meal.
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion, chopped 4 fresh
mushrooms, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 teaspoon
Lawry's Seasoned Salt 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Lemon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon
Lawry's Garlic Powder with Parsley 1 1/2 pounds yellowfin, cut in 4 1-inch
steaks
In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat
until hot. Add onion, mushrooms and green pepper. Sauté 3 minutes. Add Seasoned
Salt, Lemon Pepper and Garlic Powder with Parsley. Transfer vegetables to bowl;
keep warm. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and cook fish over medium-
high heat 5 minutes each side or until fish just begins to flake. Arrange
vegetables over fish.
Makes 4 servings
HINT: Fish
may be seasoned with Lawry's Lemon Pepper and Lawry's Seasoned
Salt.
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes
Teriyaki Jerky Great for
yellowfin, shark and yellowtail.
1 pound firm-fleshed fish, cut in 1/4-inch strips 3/4 cup
Lawry's Teriyaki Marinade with Pineapple Juice
In resealable plastic bag, combine fish and Teriyaki Marinade with
Pine apple Juice; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Spray a metal
cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place rack in a shallow baking pan.
Remove fish from marinade and lay on cooling rack. Bake in oven at lowest
temperature setting about 6 hours. Jerky should be dry but pliable. Cool; store
in airtight container or plastic bag in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. May be
frozen up to 2 months.
Makes 8 snack servings
Prep time: 1
hour Cook time: 6 hours
Teriyaki Stir-Fry with
Yellowfin Fish brings a new twist to stir-fry.
3/4 pound yellowfin fillets, cut in thin strips 1/3 cup Lawry's
Teriyaki Marinade with Pineapple Juice 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon
minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Powder with Parsley 2 cups
broccoli flowerettes 2 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 large carrot,
cut in 1/2-inch julienne pieces 1 tablespoon water
In resealable plastic bag, combine yellowfin and Teriyaki Marinade
with Pineapple Juice; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes. In large
wok or skillet, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add yellowfin,
ginger and Garlic Powder with Parsley; stir-fry about 3 minutes. Add remaining
ingredients; stir-fry 5 minutes or until cooked.
Makes 4
servings
Prep time: 25 minutes Marinate time: 20 minutes Cook time:
10 minutes
Yellowfin Salad Classic Caesar
Dressing A robust entrée salad.
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn in pieces 3/4 pound yellowfin,
cooked and cut in 1-inch cubes 1 can (15 ounces) black olives, drained 1
can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons 1/4
cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2/3 cup Lawry's Classic Caesar with
Imported Anchovies Salad Dressing Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to
taste Lawry's Seasoned Pepper, to taste
In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss salad to distribute
dressing.
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 25 minutes
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