CAPER-ROSEMARY TUNA WITH HERB SALAD

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For such a rich fish, tuna is a good team player-it takes well to all kinds of seasoning. Here, I give it some tang by marinating it with lemon juice and zest, onions, capers, rosemary, and the most surprising ingredient: some of the juice from the caper jar. Have fun playing around with the herbs in the salad; just make sure not to toss them with the dressing until you're ready to serve-tender leaves wilt quickly.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Herb     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Seafood     Tuna     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Capers     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Tuna:
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained capers
4 teaspoons liquid from capers in jar
4 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Large pinch of dried crushed red pepper
Pinch of sugar
1 small onion, quartered through core, thinly sliced crosswise (1 scant cup)
6 6-to 7-ounce 1-inch-thick tuna steaks
Salad:
2 cups (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup (loosely packed) assorted fresh herb leaves (such as tarragon, chervil, oregano, celery leaves, and marjoram)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • For tuna:
  • Whisk first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in onion. Transfer mixture to resealable plastic bag. Add tuna and seal bag, releasing any excess air; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour, turning occasionally. (Alternatively, chill 4 hours, turning occasionally, then allow to return to room temperature before continuing.)
  • For salad:
  • Mix parsley and other herbs in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and chill while preparing fish.
  • Prepare barbecue (high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Remove tuna from bag, scraping excess marinade back into bag. Grill until grill marks appear but tuna is still rare in centers, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
  • Pour marinade into small saucepan. Bring just to simmer.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil and lemon juice over herb salad; toss to coat. Place 1 tuna steak on each plate. Spoon warm marinade over. Divide herb salad among plates.

Purnima Barua
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I love the pop of flavor that the capers and rosemary add to this dish. It's a great way to add some excitement to your weeknight meals.


HM MASH RAFY
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The tuna is cooked perfectly and the sauce is light and flavorful.


Latoya Malcolm
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tuna. It's a great way to change up your usual tuna salad.


Miriam Kathure
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Kholil
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Tayyba Saqlain
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This is a simple recipe, but it's packed with flavor. The tuna is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Mark Pemberton
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I actually enjoyed this dish. The caper-rosemary sauce is really good.


Md Sorov
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.


Romjan Hasan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


Suman Shrestha
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nelly Gift
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The capers, rosemary, and lemon zest all work together perfectly.


James Coder
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tuna is cooked in no time and the sauce is simple to make.


Rasmia omri
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this recipe changed my mind. The caper-rosemary sauce is a game-changer.


Xamda Bashe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine.


Brent Bowles
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I substituted salmon for the tuna and it was still delicious. The sauce is what really makes this dish.


Love Thakuri
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This was my first time cooking tuna and it turned out great! The caper-rosemary sauce was flavorful and the herb salad was a nice touch.


Earl Benson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The herb salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish.


Georgia Gilchrist
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This recipe was a hit! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the caper-rosemary sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.