Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tuna steaks (about 1 pound each)
• kosher salt
• fresh 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
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 preheat grill to 400°f.
• 2 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 rate. if you prefer well done, cook the tuna an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side. remove from skillet and let it rest.
• 3 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 cheese.
• 4 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.