Italian Grilled Tuna

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Italian Grilled Tuna

Recipe By : 365 BBQ recipes, p. 102 (#172)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Tuna

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup jarred marinated roasted peppers -- drained and diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers -- drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano -- or
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 8-oz tuna steaks -- about 3/4 inch thick
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with parsley, red peppers, sca
llions, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, capers, oregano, and salt. Simmer over low heat 5
minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Remove from heat and set asi
de.
2. Place tuna in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1/4 c
up olive oil and 2 tbsp. lemon juice over fish. Season with pepper. Turn to coa
t both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature 30 minut
es.
3. Prepare a hot fire. Place fish on an oiled grill set 4 to 6 inches from coal
s. Reheat sauce by placing saucepan on side of grill. Grill tuna, turning once,
until opaque throughout but still moist, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a
serving plate and spoon sauce over each steak.

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 491 Calories; 35g Fat (66% calories from
fat); 40g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 65mg Cholesterol; 186mg Sodium


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