Name: Tuscan Tuna with Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 (5 to 6 ounce) fresh or frozen tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick; 3 teaspoons white wine vinegar, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup); 0.5 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 medium shallot, halved and thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (see Tip) and chopped; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Tuscan Tuna with Tomato Salad

A fresh marinated tomato and fennel salad serves as the perfect base for these grilled tuna steaks. This is a 20-minute meal that you'll be proud to serve to family and guests.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on November 15, 2018

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

4 (5 to 6 ounce) fresh or frozen tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
3 teaspoons white wine vinegar, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
½ cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 medium shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (see Tip) and chopped
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Stir together 1 teaspoon of the vinegar, the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Brush on both sides of tuna steaks. Set aside.
For tomato salad, stir together tomatoes, fennel, basil, shallot, garlic, the remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
For a charcoal grill, place fish on the greased grill rack directly over medium coals. If desired, cover grill grate with foil before placing fish on grill. Grill, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork, turning fish once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place fish on a greased grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as directed.)
Serve tuna with reserved tomato salad. Sprinkle with pine nuts and Parmesan.

Tips

Tip: Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the skillet frequently to prevent burning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256	Calories
10g	Fat
5g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 35g	70%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Vitamin A 3833IU	77%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Folate 19mcg	5%
Sodium 232mg	10%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 89mg	21%
Potassium 596mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.