Grilled Albacore Tuna with Tomatoes, Basil and Capers

Ingredients

  • 2 6oz Albacore Tuna Steaks

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (seeds and core removed, 1/4" dice)

  • 2 tbs thinly sliced shallots

  • 1.5 – 2 tbs capers- rinsed and patted dry.

  • 3/4 tsp minced garlic

  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste (plus extra for seasoning steaks)

  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste (plus extra for seasoning steaks)

  • 1 tbs champagne vinegar

  • 3 tbs evtra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill as hot as it goes. Make sure your grates are clean.

  2. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, shallot, capers, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 3 tablespoons EVOO & 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar. Mix gently and set aside. (Do not mix in the basil. Keep the basil set aside.)

  3. Drizzle tuna steak with olive oil and season the steaks with salt & fresh ground pepper. Rub the sides and add more seasoning if necessary to ensure all sides are coated.

  4. Place tuna on the hot grill for 1 minute for rare tuna steaks. With tongs and a spatula , flip the tuna and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from grill and let the tuna rest for a minute or two while you finish the salad.

  5. Julienne the basil and and mix it into the tomato & caper mixture.

  6. Slice the tuna across the grain. Plate the tuna slices and top with the tomato & caper salad.

From Feastandmerriment.com

Haley Smith