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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
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2/3 cup sliced firm green olives
- 1/4 cup capers , drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teapoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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
(17%)
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: 4servings
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.