herb broiled pacific albacore
1 ½ lbs Pacific Albacore loin cuts, boneless and skinless, ¾ inch thick 1Tbsp butter 1Tbsp vegetable oil ½ Tsp dried basil 4 Tsp chopped parsley 1 Tsp Dijon mustard ¼ Cup lemon juice Salt to taste Pepper to taste ½ Tsp lemon peel, coarsely grated
Rinse Albacore with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. In small saucepan, melt butter. Add basil, parsley, mustard, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Place Albacore in a glass ceramic baking dish; top with ¾ of the marinade. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes, turning once. Drain Albacore, and discard used marinade. Place on well-greased broiler pan; baste with reserved marinade. Broil 4-5 inches from source of heat for 3 minutes. Albacore should be pink in the center when removed from heat. Transfer to serving platter and sprinkle with lemon peel.
Makes 4 servings