Grilled Tuna With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. finely chopped shallot
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
20 finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 (8 oz.) tuna steaks, 1/2-inch thick

Preparation

To make vinaigrette, whisk together 4 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, shallots, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
Add tomatoes and stir.
For tuna, set grill rack 3 inches above coals. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Arrange tuna on warm plates and spoon vinaigrette over or around them.
Garnish with basil leaves.
Serves 4 generously.