Grilled Tuna with Basil Butter and Fresh Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Boston-based chef Jasper White's Grilled Swordfih with Basil Butter and Tomato Sauce inspired Susan's recipe. Ingredients:
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons 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 tablespoons capers |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
cooking spray |
4 basil leaves (optional) |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill or broiler.
2. To prepare basil butter, combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides as needed. Set aside.
3. 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.
4. 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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