Grilled Tuna with Olive Relish

Parsley, olives and grilled tuna!

Ingredients:

Olive Relish

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup chopped pitted imported black olives, such as kalamata
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Grilled Tuna

  • 1 3/4 pounds tuna steak, trimmed and cut into 6 portions
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. To prepare olive relish: Combine parsley, olives, celery, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. To grill tuna: Preheat grill to medium-high.
  3. Rub tuna all over with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna until seared on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Serve with Olive Relish and lemon wedges.

Tip: Serve with grilled vegetables and steamed new potatoes!

 

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/