Best Basil Tuna Steaks Recipes

TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers. Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in tomato mixture. Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Serve fish immediately.

TUNA STEAKS WITH TOMATO AND BASIL RAW SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or indoor/outdoor grill to high. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the tuna steaks spread it around then season with salt and pepper.
• Combine tomatoes, onions, parsley and basil in a bowl. Dress with extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat the tomatoes evenly, 2 to 3 tablespoons. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the sauce marinate at least 10 minutes.
• When you are ready to eat, grill steaks 2 minutes on each side for rare, 3 minutes for medium and 4 for opaque, well done. Stir sauce up then serve liberal amounts of it on top of the steaks.

BASIL TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil. Sprinkle with the basil, salt and pepper. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

TUNA STEAKS WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers.
• Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
• Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side.
• Pour in tomato mixture.
• Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer.
• Serve fish immediately.

PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS WITH WARM TOMATO, BASIL, AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Season the tuna with 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the tuna in the skillet in a single layer and cook, turning once, until done to your liking (3 to 4 minutes for medium rare). Transfer the tuna to a large plate. Reduce the heat to medium and add the shallot to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until golden-brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, olives, basil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper; cook until warmed through and the tomatoes are just softened, about 2 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and gently stir in the lemon juice. Transfer the tuna to plates, top with the tomato salad, and serve. Serving Suggestions Serve with a Warm Couscous and Grilled Zucchini Salad. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 300; Fat (g): 16; Fat Calories (kcal): 140; Saturated Fat (g): 3; Protein (g): 34; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 8; Carbohydrates (g): 4; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3; Sodium (mg): 650; Cholesterol (mg): 55; Fiber (g): 1;

TOMATO BASIL TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Transfer to a broiler pan. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Cover with basil leaves. Top with tomato and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

BASIL-TOMATO TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the tuna steaks; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a broiler pan. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Cover with basil leaves. Top with tomato and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

BASIL-GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Trim any skin or dark or bloody spots off the tuna,. Rinse tuna under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels. Arrange steaks in a nonreactive baking dish. Combine basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Pour mixture over tuna and marinate in the refrigerator, covered for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning the tuna steaks several times. Set up grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat until you see smoke. When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Drain the tuna steaks and arrange on the grill. Grill until cooked to taste, 2 to 3 minutes per side for rare, 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium, rotating the steaks 45 degrees after 2 minutes to create grill marks. The steaks should be nicely browned on the outside. Test for doneness using the poke test: A rare steak will be soft, a medium-rare steak will be gently yielding, and a medium steak will be firm. Transfer the steaks to plates or a platter and let rest for 3 minutes, then serve with the salad. Sub-Recipe: ARUGULA, ENDIVE, AND YELLOW TOMATO SALAD 1 large bunch arugula, washed, dried, and stemmed 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved (see Note) 3 T diced red onion 2 to 3 T fresh lemon juice 3 to 4 T extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper Put arugula in a medium-size bowl and chill, covered, until serving time. Just before serving, add tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to the bowl. Gently toss to mix. Correct the seasoning, adding lemon juice, salt, or pepper to taste. Transfer salad to plates or a platter, preferably chilled.

TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, CAPERS, & BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers. Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side.
• 3. Pour in tomato mixture. Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Serve fish immediately.

PRIMAL GRILL - BASIL-GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Trim any skin or dark or bloody spots off the tuna,. Rinse the tuna under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels. Arrange the steaks in a nonreactive baking dish.
• Combine the basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Pour this mixture over the tuna and let marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning the tuna steaks several times.
• Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips, if desired, in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat until you see smoke. When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. If using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips, if desired, on the coals. Drain the tuna steaks and arrange on the grill. Grill until cooked to taste, 2 to 3 minutes per side for rare, 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium, rotating the steaks 45 degrees after 2 minutes to create grill marks. The steaks should be nicely browned on the outside. Test for doneness using the poke test: A rare steak will be soft, a medium-rare steak will be gently yielding, and a medium steak will be firm. Transfer the steaks to plates or a platter and let rest for 3 minutes, then serve with the salad.
• ARUGULA, ENDIVE, AND YELLOW TOMATO SALAD
• Category:
• Vegetarian
• Ingredients:
• large bunch arugula, washed, dried, and stemmed
• pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved (see Note)
• tablespoons diced red onion
• to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper
• Directions:
• Put the arugula in a medium-size bowl and chill, covered, until serving time.
• Just before serving, add the tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to the bowl. Gently toss to mix. Correct the seasoning, adding lemon juice, salt, or pepper to taste.
• Transfer the salad to plates or a platter, preferably chilled.
• Note: Yellow cherry tomatoes are sometimes available at gourmet shops or through www.melissas.com. If you cant find them, use red.
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