Amazing Tuna

Tuna is one of those foods that can simple or elegant. You can put it in salads or have it as steaks. It's great mixed in tomato sauce or blended with mayo. This fish is so versatile you can use it six or seven times a week and each time it will still be fresh.

Tuna has been eaten for centuries, mostly in Mediterranean countries such as Italy Greece and Spain.It's from the Latin word thunnus .It is a salt water fish mostly swimming in the warmer waters around the Equator, It' s abundant in both the Pacific and Mediterranean and most commercial tuna in the US is harvested from California. Americans eat about3.6 pounds of it a year whether in steaks ,salads, sandwiches or just straight from the can with crackers.

Tuna has several different recipes. It's now chic to throw it on the backyard grill. Tuna steak can be cooked a variety of ways and you can even make it rare. Most chefs marinate it to emphasize its' briny flavor. Canned tuna is great too. Bumblebee, that American kitchen standard, has even the yummy Italian style where the fish is preserved in oil and not water and also flavors such as lemon pepper and basil tomato. The flavored tunas are great in salads and make a neat twist on the traditional French Nicoise.

Tuna is a versatile fish that you can have as a tasty grilled steak or a salad. It always good to keep some on hand because it stretches a menu. It also adds variety to every day meals. Always plan on having it for summer dining.