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Grilled Tuna with Basil Butter and Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Grilled Tuna with Basil Butter and Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Tuna with Basil Butter and Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp 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 tbsp capers
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 (6-oz) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick )
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
cooking spray
4 basil leaves (optional)

Directions:

Prepare grill or broiler.
To prepare basil butter, combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides as needed. Set aside.
To prepare sauce, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and 2 garlic cloves; sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté 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.
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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	218.58 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.89g	15%
Cholesterol	29.16mg	10%
Sodium	637.67mg	27%
Potassium	340.43mg	7%
Total Carbs	17.97g	6%
Sugars	13.67g	55%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	6%
Protein	9.77g	20%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	40.6mg	226%
Calcium	47.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.57 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.27g	15%
Cholesterol	15.55mg	10%
Sodium	340.07mg	27%
Potassium	181.55mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.59g	6%
Sugars	7.29g	55%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	6%
Protein	5.21g	20%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	31%
Iron	21.7mg	226%
Calcium	25.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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