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Sicilian Grilled Tuna Steaks

Enjoy the flavors of Sicily with these delicious grilled tuna steaks!
4.85 from 19 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 tuna steaks , about 6 ounces each and 1 inch thick (swordfish makes a great substitute)
  • Extra virgin olive oil for brushing
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2/3 cup sliced firm green olives
  • 1/4 cup capers , drained
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teapoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill.
    Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for a minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the wine and bring to a rapid boil for two minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and remove from heat. Set aside while you grill the tuna.
  • Brush the tuna with some oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush the cooking grates with oil.
    Sear the tuna steaks over high, direct heat for 1-2 minutes on each side. For the best texture and to prevent becoming dried out tuna should be rare to medium rare on the inside.
    Serve the tuna steaks immediately topped with the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 872mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4490IUVitamin C: 18.4mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2.7mg
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Sicilian
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