TUNA, ALBACORE, CONFIT (oven poached in oil)

Pictured is DELICIOUS NICOISE SALAD WITH PNW ALBACORE TUNA CONFIT
1 pound Albacore tuna (4-4oz servings)
7 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 lemon zested and  juiced
2 teaspoons parsley, minced
2 teaspoons rosemary salt (Vignalta)
2 teaspoons coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
1 1/2 cups EVOO

Combine all ingredients except olive oil; marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.  Place fish in pan wide enough and deep enough to cover tuna completely with olive oil; cover loosely with a parchment paper lid. Place into 300°F, oven for about 25-30 minutes or until tuna is tender. Cool in refrigerator in oil and reserve for service. Can be served serve hot or cold.

For the NICOISE SALAD, see recipe here