Caper-Rosemary Tuna with Herb Salad
A sophisticated dish featuring grilled tuna steaks marinated in a flavorful blend of capers, rosemary, and lemon, served alongside a fresh herb salad. The tuna is cooked to perfection while maintaining a rare center, complemented by a warm citrus-caper sauce.
Ingredients
- •6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons drained capers
- •4 teaspoons liquid from capers in jar
- •4 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- •2 teaspoons finely minced fresh rosemary
- •1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- •⅛ teaspoon sugar
- •1 small onion
- •6 pieces tuna steaks
- •2 cups fresh Italian parsley leaves
- •½ cup assorted fresh herb leaves
- •1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in onion. Transfer mixture to resealable plastic bag. Add tuna and seal bag, releasing any excess air; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour, turning occasionally. (Alternatively, chill 4 hours, turning occasionally, then allow to return to room temperature before continuing.)
60 min
- 2.
Mix parsley and other herbs in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and chill while preparing fish.
5 min
- 3.
Prepare barbecue (high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Remove tuna from bag, scraping excess marinade back into bag. Grill until grill marks appear but tuna is still rare in centers, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
6 min
- 4.
Pour marinade into small saucepan. Bring just to simmer.
5 min
- 5.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil and lemon juice over herb salad; toss to coat. Place 1 tuna steak on each plate. Spoon warm marinade over. Divide herb salad among plates.
5 min