Grilled Tuna With Basil Butter And Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna With Basil Butter And Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basil Butter:; 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Sauce:; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons capers; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Tuna:; 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Cooking spray; 4 basil leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

Basil Butter:
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Tuna:
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
4 basil leaves (optional)

1
Prepare grill or broiler.
2
To prepare basil butter, combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides as needed. Set aside.
3
To prepare sauce, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and 2 garlic cloves; saute 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Stir in wine, capers, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Set aside.
4
To prepare tuna, sprinkle tuna with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place tuna on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with sauce and basil butter. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basil Butter:, 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna With Basil Butter And Fresh Tomato Sauce 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 With Basil Butter And Fresh Tomato Sauce

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