Pesto Marinated Tuna

Name: Pesto Marinated Tuna Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Yellow Fin tuna steaks approx 6 oz. each; PESTO; 1/4 lb. fresh basil; 1/4 C. Pine nuts; 6 cloves garlic; 1/2 bunch parsley; 1/4 C. parmesan cheese; 1/4 C. olive oil; MARINADE; 1/2 C. olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 C. white wine; salt and pepper to taste

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 Yellow Fin tuna steaks, approx 6 oz. eachPESTO1/4 lb. fresh basil1/4 C. Pine nuts6 cloves garlic1/2 bunch parsley1/4 C. parmesan cheese1/4 C. olive oilMARINADE1/2 C. olive oilJuice of 1 lemon1/4 C. white winesalt and pepper to taste

Directions

In food processor, puree the pesto ingredients. Take 1/2 this mixture and add the marinade ingredients. Marinate the steaks for 30 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour in refrigerator. Grill the steaks on a hot grill for approx. 2-3 minutes per side. The fish should have a thin line of pink through the middle when properly cooked. Don't overcook. Heat the remaining pesto with 1/2 cup white wine and salt and pepper to taste. Serve over fish.

Serving Size: Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELLSTU.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 647.4
Total Fat: 50.8 g
Cholesterol: 80.1 mg
Sodium: 154.6 mg
Total Carbs: 4.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
Protein: 44.4 g

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