Grilled Tuna Steaks
Ready In: 15 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ahi tuna steaks, 2 inches thick
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- basil pesto
Directions
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium high heat or preheat a ridged grill pan over a medium high flame.
- Wash and pat the tuna dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides of the tuna with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Grill the tuna until just seared on the outside but still rare in the center, about 2 minutes per side.
- If desired, continue cooking the tuna until just cooked through in the center, about 2 minutes longer per side.
- Using a metal spatula, transfer the tuna to a cutting board and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Using a large sharp knife, cut the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and serve with basil pesto.
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