Homemade Preserved Tuna Recipe

Ingredients

• ¼ pound yellowfin tuna (preferably Gulf tuna), cut into 1-inch cubes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 one-inch fresh rosemary sprig
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 1½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove

Directions

1. In a medium heat-safe bowl, add the tuna and sprinkle with the salt. Add the red pepper flakes, rosemary and thyme.
2. In a small saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic clove over medium heat until hot and fragrant (but not smoking), 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Pour the olive oil over the tuna and let cool to room temperature, 1½ to 2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container, cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Remove the tuna from the oil (discard the oil) and use a fork to break it into loose shards. Add the tuna to a rice salad or pasta salad, or use in a tuna sandwich.