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: ¾ cup fresh basil leaf; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ cup finely chopped red onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups grape tomatoes or 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; ⅓ cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons capers; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (about 1-inch thick); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 basil leaves

Servings: persons

¾ cup fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup finely chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups grape tomatoes or 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (about 1-inch thick)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 basil leaves

1
Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
2
Make the basil butter: combine the basil butter ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides as needed; set aside.
3
Make the sauce: heat the oil in a saucepan over med-high heat.
4
Add in onion and garlic; stir/saute 3 minutes.
5
Add in tomatoes, stir/saute 2 minutes; stir in wine, capers, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil.
6
Decrease heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; stir in parsley; set aside.
7
Make the tuna: sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper; place tuna on a greased grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
8
Cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
9
Serve with sauce and basil butter; garnish with basil leaves.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup fresh basil leaf, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, 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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