Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"Recipe Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis - Show: Everyday Italian - Episode: Seafood Feast"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

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.