Ahi Tuna with Sicilian Salsa

Ingredients:

Tuna:

• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• 44-oz. ahi tuna steaks
• Sicilian Salsa
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Sicilian Salsa:

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 cup homemade (or canned) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 Servings

1. For the tuna: Combine the garlic, olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Marinate the tuna in the mixture for 1 hour.
2. Grill the tuna over medium-high heat about 5 minutes per side. Do not overcook the tuna or it will become very dry.
3. For the salsa: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, pepper and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, until the onion is soft, stirring often. Remove from heat.
4. Place in a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Season to taste, spoon over tuna steaks and serve.

WW POINTS VALUE: 8 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Sonoma Cookbook. This is what I like to call "Sonoma Goes to Italy." These flavors of Sonoma and California wine country are rich and colorful and they really wake up your taste buds. This dish really is a compliment to the Mediterranean with the salsa. You can serve this salsa alongside other fish, chicken, turkey, steak, or even veal. Also, don't overcook the tuna because it will get dry very quickly. This is a very sophisticated and simple dish that can be served for lunch or dinner for family and friends. This meal is better than what you would get at your local Italian restaurant it's that good.