Pan Seared (Or Grilled) Albacore With Pesto

• 8oz filets Albacore Tuna
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon minced shallots
• 1/2 cup diced, seeded and peeled roma tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup Pesto

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees (or preheat the grill to medium high). Season the Tuna with salt and pepper.
2. Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil into the pan and sear Tuna on each side for 1 minute (or sear on grill) Place pan in oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until tuna is cooked to medium (or move to indirect heat on the grill).
3. While tuna is in oven heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add remaining olive oil. When hot add shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and olives and saute for several minutes. Add white wine and let reduce. Set pan aside on low heat to keep warm.
4. On each plate place an equal amount of the olive, tomato sauce. Place tuna on bed of sauce and dollop a line of Pesto over the top of the fish.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pan-seared-or-grilled-albacore-with-pesto-50150064 (may not work)