Best Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto Recipes

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GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO



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Make and share this Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tuna steaks (about 1 pound each)
kosher salt
fresh 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
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to 400°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 rate. 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 cheese.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.7, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 193.4, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.7

GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (2-inch thick) tuna steaks (about 1 pound 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 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • 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.

CARRIE'S GARLIC PESTO TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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I love creating new variations on tuna sandwiches. I made this for my husband's lunch the other day, and he wanted them again for dinner that night! When I made this, I didn't measure anything, just started throwing things in a bowl...adjust to your taste and enjoy!

Provided by Carrie Biles

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 slices rye bread
8 leaves lettuce
1 large ripe tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, pesto, and garlic.
  • Make four sandwiches by layering tuna, lettuce, and tomato slices between slices of bread. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 600.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Grilled tuna steak recipes aren't limited to restaurants. After enjoying yellowfin tuna in southwest Florida, I came up with this recipe so I could enjoy the flavor of my favorite fish at home. -Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic and thyme. Add the tuna; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Remove tuna from bag; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill tuna, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Besides their wonderful flavor, one of the things that's remarkable about tuna steaks is simply how great they look, especially with grill marks on the outside and a nice brown crust concealing a tender, still-red interior. And tuna steaks really hold their shape after grilling; no falling-apart flakiness here. To achieve those beautiful grill marks, you need to leave the steaks alone for a couple minutes; don't turn or move them, at all. Resist the temptation to tamper, and just let them alone. And to get that perfectly seared outside while maintaining a nice rare (or even raw, if that's your preference) interior, just pop your steaks in the freezer for an hour before you grill.

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ahi tuna steaks (each about 1 pound and 2 inches thick)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
Basil Pesto (page 72)

Steps:

  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-high heat or preheat a ridged grill pan over a medium-high flame. Wash and pat the tuna dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of the tuna with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Grill the tuna until just seared on the outside but still rare in the center, about 2 minutes per side. If desired, continue cooking the tuna until just cooked through in the center, about 2 minutes longer per side. Using a metal spatula, transfer the tuna to a cutting board and set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Using a large, sharp knife, cut the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange the slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with the lemon juice, and serve with the basil pesto.

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