Grilled Tuna with Ligurian Olives and Green Olive Vinaigrette

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   Light barbecue or preheat broiler.

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   In a mixing bowl, toss bell pepper in 2 oz.

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   olive oil to coat.

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   Place on barbecue or under broiler and char skin of peppers, turning often until nicely blackened all around.

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   The quicker this is done, the meatier the final product will be.

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   When cool enough to handle, rub skin off and remove seeds, leaving flesh as whole as possible.

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   Cut peppers into diamonds or strips and mix with olives.

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   Set aside.

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   In a blender or food processor, blend Green Olive Pesto, sherry vinegar and virgin olive oil until smooth and silky.

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    Add two tbsp.

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    of this vinaigrette to olive and roasted pepper mixture and set the rest aside.

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    Grill or broil tuna to medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes a side over high heat.

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    Divide pepper and olive mixture in center of four plates.

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    Place hot tuna over mixture and drizzle each steak with several tsp.

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    of sauce.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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