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Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (2-inch thick) tuna steaks (about 1 lb each)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup - 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
Wash and pat dry the tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper and brush both sides with olive oil. Place tuna on hot grill and sear each side for 2 minutes for rare. If you prefer well done, cook the tuna an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
Into the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With the blender still running, slowly pour 1/2 cup of olive oil. Check for a thick, yet smooth consistency, adding more oil if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan.
Slice the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a serving plate and drizzle with lemon juice. Sauce tuna with pesto.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	716.99 Kcal (3002 kJ)
Calories from fat	545.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.66g	93%
Cholesterol	66.55mg	22%
Sodium	248.42mg	10%
Potassium	480.04mg	10%
Total Carbs	2.74g	1%
Sugars	0.7g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	2%
Protein	39.22g	78%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	3.4mg	113%
Iron	160.9mg	894%
Calcium	176.6mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	360.21 Kcal (1508 kJ)
Calories from fat	274.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.47g	93%
Cholesterol	33.44mg	22%
Sodium	124.8mg	10%
Potassium	241.16mg	10%
Total Carbs	1.38g	1%
Sugars	0.35g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	2%
Protein	19.7g	78%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	9%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	113%
Iron	80.8mg	894%
Calcium	88.7mg	18%

* 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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