Best Grilled Tuna With Tomato Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

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GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO



Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

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.

ZESTY GRILLED AHI TUNA WITH FETA AND FRESH TOMATO SALSA



Zesty Grilled Ahi Tuna With Feta and Fresh Tomato Salsa image

I was looking for new ways to make yummy healthy Ahi Tuna and this recipe hit the spot! It is so easy and quick - using Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing mix, tomatoes and feta cheese. Give it a try! You will not be disappointed.

Provided by Coco can cook

Categories     Weeknight

Time 45m

Yield 4 Tuna Steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (I use white balsamic)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1 (2/3 ounce) package good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 tuna steaks (4oz each)

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, oil, wine and salad dressing mix. Stir in 1 Tbsp of basil.
  • In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, feta and remaining basil. Add 4 Tbsp of prepared dressing from step 1.
  • Pour remaining dressing on Tuna steaks. Cover and refrigerate for 30 min to 1 hour to marinate.
  • Grill Tuna on Med-High 5-7 min per side or less to your liking.
  • Transfer to plate and top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 217, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5, Protein 3.4

GRILLED TUNA, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



Grilled Tuna, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad image

Grilled tuna partners with classic mozzarella and tomato salad for a delicious dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
3 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil; rub with garlic. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Meanwhile, on large serving plate or platter, place tomato and cheese slices. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with basil. Set aside.
  • Place tuna on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center. Cut tuna into slices. Place tuna slices on top of tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED TUNA WITH POTATO-TOMATO GRATIN AND ROUILLE



Grilled Tuna with Potato-Tomato Gratin and Rouille image

This dish takes me back to Pantelleria, a tiny volcanic island in the Mediterranean, situated between North Africa and Sicily. Undeveloped and relatively untouched by the modern world, the island is famous for two things: the caper bushes that dominate the dry, brush-covered hillsides of the rocky coast, and resident Giorgio Armani. My husband and I spent a magical week in that salt-drenched haven, eating grilled, freshly caught tuna; bowls of couscous; and salads of tomatoes, potatoes, and capers. The grilled tuna and the combination of tomatoes and potatoes in this dish are a tribute to those leisurely days on Pantelleria. And though rouille isn't part of their Moorish-meets-Italian culinary lexicon, I'm sure the Pantellerians would love this saffron-tinted, spicy pepper mayonnaise.

Number Of Ingredients 31

6 tuna steaks, 5 to 6 ounces each, about 1 inch thick
1 lemon, zested
1 chile de árbol, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon sliced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fleur de sel
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 ounces arugula, cleaned
2 tablespoons super-good extra-virgin olive oil
Rouille (recipe follows)
Potato-tomato gratin (recipe follows)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 extra-large egg yolk
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic
1/2 lemon, for juicing
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups thinly sliced onions (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced opal basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Season the fish with the lemon zest, chile, thyme, and parsley. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Light the grill 30 to 40 minutes before cooking, and remove the fish from the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
  • When the coals are broken down, red, and glowing, brush the fish with olive oil, and season on both sides with fleur de sel and cracked black pepper. Grill the fish 2 to 3 minutes per side, rotating it once or twice. The tuna should be well seared but still rare.
  • Scatter the arugula onto a large platter and arrange the tuna on top. Squeeze some lemon juice over the fish, and then drizzle the fish with the super-good olive oil. Dollop each piece of fish with rouille, and serve the potato-tomato gratin and the rest of the rouille on the side.
  • Char the pepper on a medium-hot grill, on the burner of a gas stove, or in the broiler. Place the pepper in a small paper bag and close tightly. Let steam 15 minutes.
  • Toast the saffron in a small pan over medium heat until it just dries and becomes brittle. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Place the egg yolk in a stainless steel bowl. Begin to whisk in the grapeseed oil drop by drop, as slowly as you can bear. Once the mayonnaise has thickened and emulsified, you can add the remaining oils in a slow steady stream, whisking all the time. If the mixture gets too thick, add a drop or two of water.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, pound the saffron, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Scrape every little bit of the mixture into the mayonnaise with a rubber spatula, and whisk to combine.
  • Peel the charred and steamed pepper carefully over a strainer. Do not run the pepper under water or you will lose some of the delicious juices. Remove the stem, seeds, and membranes.
  • Purée the pepper in a food processor until smooth. Fold it into the mayonnaise, and season with a healthy squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of cayenne, and a pinch of black pepper. Taste for balance and seasoning.
  • Heat a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over high heat for 2 minutes. Swirl in 3 tablespoons olive oil, and add the onions, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and some pepper. Cook 6 minutes, stirring often, and then turn the heat down to medium. Add the butter, and cook 15 minutes, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon, until the onions start to caramelize. Turn the heat down to low, and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are a deep golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Use a mandoline to slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Toss them with the cream, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and some freshly ground black pepper.
  • Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices, arrange them on a plate, and season them with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
  • Place half the caramelized onions in an even layer in a 9-by-9-inch (or equivalent) gratin or baking dish. Arrange one layer of alternating potatoes and tomatoes on top of the onion layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the cream from the potatoes and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a healthy pinch of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and half the basil.
  • Scatter the rest of the caramelized onions over the potatoes and tomatoes.
  • Arrange another layer of potatoes and tomatoes on top; make this layer pretty, because it will be the top of your gratin. Pour the remaining cream (from the potatoes) and remaining tablespoon olive oil over the potatoes and tomatoes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and the remaining basil. Press the vegetables down with your fingers. The cream and oil will come up through the layers and coat the vegetables evenly.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake about 2 hours, until the potatoes are tender when pierced. Remove the gratin from the oven and uncover it, being careful of the steam.
  • Turn the oven up to 450°F and return the gratin, uncovered, to the oven. Cook another 25 to 30 minutes, until the juices have thickened and the top is nice and golden brown (as in "gratinéed").
  • Season the tuna with the herbs and lemon zest in the morning. The gratin is easy to assemble but takes quite a while in the oven so start early. You can make it in advance and reheat just before serving. The rouille can be made a few hours before serving.

GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



Garlic Herbed Grilled Tuna Steaks image

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

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