Grilled Tuna Bruschetta with Chipotle Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna Bruschetta with Chipotle Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup apple cider; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; Two 8-ounce tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick; 1 cup creme fraiche; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo saucedrained, seeded and minced; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped basil, plus 24 small basil leaves, for garnish; 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch dice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 24 thin slices of ciabatta or peasant bread

Servings: persons

1/4 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Two 8-ounce tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick
1 cup creme fraiche
2 chipotle chiles in adobo saucedrained, seeded and minced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped basil, plus 24 small basil leaves, for garnish
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
24 thin slices of ciabatta or peasant bread

1
In a large, shallow dish, combine the cider and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Add the tuna steaks and turn to coat.
3
Let stand for 15 minutes, turning once.
4
Meanwhile, light a grill.
5
In a medium bowl, stir the creme fraiche with the chipotles, garlic, chopped basil and apple and season with salt and pepper.
6
Season the tuna with salt and pepper.
7
Grill over a hot fire, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and rare inside, about 6 minutes.
8
Transfer to a platter.
9
Brush the ciabatta slices on both sides with olive oil and grill over a hot fire until toasted on both sides.
10
Cut the tuna into 1/3-inch-thick slices and arrange the slices on the toasts.
11
Top each bruschetta with a dollop of chipotle creme fraiche and a basil leaf and serve.

590

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup apple cider, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, Two 8-ounce tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick, 1 cup creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna Bruschetta with Chipotle Creme Fraiche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Tuna Bruschetta with Chipotle Creme Fraiche

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