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Grilled tuna on platter with tomatoes & capers
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5 from 2 votes

Seared Tuna with Tomatoes & Capers

Tuna steaks are grilled or pan seared then topped with with delicious tomatoes, capers and fresh basil for an easy, but impressive dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb high quality Tuna steak (recommended 1.5" thick)
  • 1 cup diced plum tomatoes (sliced longways, seeds and core removed, 1/4" dice)
  • 2 tbs thinly sliced scallions
  • 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

  • Preheat your grill as hot as it goes. Mine is 600 degrees F and it works great. Make sure your grates are clean.
  • Prep and portion the ingredients, except for the basil.
    chopped tomatoes, scallions, garlic and capers on a plate
  • Combine the tomatoes, garlic, scallion, 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.)
    tomatoes & capers in bowl
  • Drizzle tuna steak with olive oil
    olive oil being put on tuna steak
  • Season the steaks with salt & fresh ground pepper
    raw tuna steak with salt and pepper
  • Rub the sides and add more seasoning if necessary to ensure all sides are coated
    Salt and pepper going onto tuna steak
  • When the steak is well seasoned, place it on the hot grill for 1 minute for rare tuna steaks.
    seared tuna steak on grill
  • Armed with tongs and a good spatula so you are prepared, flip the tuna and cook for 1 minute more.
    Tuna steak on grill
  • Remove from grill and let the tuna rest for a minute or two while you finish the salad.
    grilled tuna steak
  • Julienne the basil and and mix it into the tomato & caper mixture.
    Chopped tomatoes with capers and basil in a bowl
  • Slice the tuna across the grain.
    sliced rare grilled tuna
  • Plate the tuna slices and top with the tomato & caper salad.
    Grilled tuna on platter with tomatoes & capers