Tuna Steaks with Currant and Fresh-Herb Salsa
- Contributed by Seen Lippert
- ACTIVE: 45 MIN
- TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 30 MIN
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SERVINGS:
10
Our Pairing Suggestion
This simple but elegant dish deserves a simple but elegant wine, like a Tuscan Rosato, which is darker and more substantial than many rosés.
Recipe: Tuna Steaks with Currant and Fresh-Herb Salsa
- FAST
- HEALTHY
- MAKE-AHEAD
Ingredients
- Ten 5-ounce tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 small baguette, crusts trimmed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
- 3 shallots, minced
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon
- 2 tablespoons small capers, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, preferably aged
- Light a grill and preheat the oven to 350°. Brush the tuna steaks with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna over moderately high heat until lightly browned but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the tuna to a large platter and let cool.
- In a food processor, pulse the bread cubes until coarsely chopped. Transfer the crumbs to a baking sheet, toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil and spread evenly. Toast for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden and dry; let cool.
- In a small bowl, mix the minced shallots with the red wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain the shallots and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the currants, mint, parsley, tarragon and capers, balsamic vinegar and the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the toasted bread crumbs and toss well. Spoon the salsa over the grilled tuna steaks and serve right away.
- From Kitchen Garden Goddess
- Published June 2005





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