Best Tuna With Three Herb Pesto Recipes

GRILLED TUNA WITH BASIL PESTO

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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.

TUNA WITH THREE-HERB PESTO

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With inspiration from Italy, this seafood entrée is special!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb fresh tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, cut in half
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Set oven control to broil. Brush both sides of tuna steaks with 1 teaspoon oil. Place on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once and sprinkling with 1/4 teaspoon salt, until tuna flakes easily with fork.
Meanwhile, in food processor bowl with metal blade, place remaining ingredients except broth and cheese. Cover and process about 10 seconds or until finely chopped. With processor running, slowly pour in broth and continue processing until almost smooth. Stir in cheese. Serve with tuna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g