Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Oven-Roasted Peppers
- 4 (6 to 8 ounce) yellowfin tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Oven-Roasted Peppers, recipe follows
- 2 green bell peppers
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Rub olive oil over each steak and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer steaks to grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side for rare.
- Place in the refrigerator to make the slicing easier.
- Over a gas flame, or under the broiler, roast peppers until the skin blisters and turns black, turning with tongs so they get evenly charred.
- Place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Uncover, peel off the blackened skin, remove the core, and discard the seeds and ribs.
- Cut the peppers into thin strips and place in a clean bowl.
- Add the fresh herbs, shallots, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-yellowfin-tuna-with-oven-roasted-peppers-recipe.html (may not work)