Grilled Tuna With Tomato Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna With Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 yellowfin tuna steaks 8 oz; .25 cups olive oil; 1 each juice of one lime; 1 pinch salt and fresh ground pepper; 6 each radishes, julienned; 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped; 4 tbs butter; 1 each cucumber, julienned; Tomato Basil Vinaigrette; 2 each tomatoes, cored and chopped.; .5 cup extra virgin olive oil; .25 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 4 tbs chopped fresh basil; 1 pinch salt & fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 yellowfin tuna steaks 8 oz
.25 cups olive oil
1 each juice of one lime
1 pinch salt and fresh ground pepper
6 each radishes, julienned
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
4 tbs butter
1 each cucumber, julienned
Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
2 each tomatoes, cored and chopped.
.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
.25 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar
4 tbs chopped fresh basil
1 pinch salt & fresh ground pepper

1
Prepare Tomato Basil Vinaigrette.
2
Combine tomatoes, basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, basic vinegar, sugar and salt & pepper.
3
Marinate Tuna
4
Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt & pepper.
5
Place tuna in ceramic dish and marinate with olive oil-lime mixture for at least 10 minutes.
6
Combine radishes, chives and butter.
7
Blanch cucumber in boiling water for 15 - 20 seconds.
8
Drain cucumber and combine with radish mixture.
9
Grill tuna to medium rare, turning twice.
10
Divide the cucumber-radish mixture on plates forming a small nest.
11
Place the grilled tuna on nests and spoon vinaigrette over the tuna.

1316

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 yellowfin tuna steaks 8 oz, .25 cups olive oil, 1 each juice of one lime, 1 pinch salt and fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna With Tomato Basil Vinaigrette 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Tuna With Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

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