4.9 from 38 votes
Sicilian Grilled Tuna Steaks
Enjoy the flavors of Sicily with these delicious grilled tuna steaks!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
374 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
- 4 tuna steaks , about 6 ounces each and 1 inch thick (swordfish makes a great substitute)
- extra virgin olive oil for brushing
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup tomato diced, fresh
- 1 cup white wine dry
- 2/3 cup green olives sliced, firm
- 1/4 cup capers , drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest fresh
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons thyme chopped fresh
- 1 teapoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the grill.Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for a minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the wine and bring to a rapid boil for two minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and remove from heat. Set aside while you grill the tuna.
- Brush the tuna with some oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush the cooking grates with oil.Sear the tuna steaks over high, direct heat for 1-2 minutes on each side. For the best texture and to prevent becoming dried out tuna should be rare to medium rare on the inside.Serve the tuna steaks immediately topped with the sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
872mg
(36%)
Potassium
589mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4490IU
(90%)
Vitamin C
18.4mg
(20%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4490IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.