Tuna and Olive Crostini
- 12 (1-inch) slices of a French baguette
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1 (8-ounce) tuna steak
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, about 20, pitted
- 1/2 anchovy fillet
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the bread slices with olive oil, coating each side completely.
- Season the bread with salt and pepper.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake until crispy and slightly golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the croutons from the oven and place on a large plate.
- Season the tuna steak with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Place the tuna on a hot grill and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a food processor and puree for 15 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
- Slice the tuna into 12 equal slices and place one slice on top of each crouton.
- Dab a spoonful of the Tapenade on top of each tuna slice.
- Garnish with chopped chives.
baguette, drizzle of olive oil, tuna, salt, olives, anchovy fillet, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/tuna-and-olive-crostini-recipe.html (may not work)