Tonno all'Erba -- Tuna and Herbs

• 1-1/2 lb. tuna steak, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves of
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. fine salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 basil leaves, torn into pieces

1. In a glass casserole dish, large enough to hold the fish, place the garlic, thyme, oil, sea salt, and pepper.
2. Mix well.
3. Place the fish on top and turn it to coat all sides of the Tuna steaks.
4. Marinate the fish, at least 3 hours, but optimally overnight, covered, in the refrigerator.
5. Heat a cast iron skillet, or other heavy griddle, until very hot.
6. Add the fish and cook over high heat about 2-2 1/2 minutes on each side.
7. Sprinkle the basil on top and serve the fish immediately.

tuna steak, clove garlic, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, basil

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18833 (may not work)