Grilled tuna with basil pesto (recipe)

Grilled tuna with basil pesto (recipe)
Name	Grilled tuna with basil pesto
Ingredients	Tuna steaks • Kosher salt • Fresh ground black pepper • Extra virgin olive oil • Garlic clove • Fresh basil leaves • Pine nuts • Salt • Fresh ground black pepper • Extra virgin olive oil • Parmesan cheese • Lemon juice
Cooktime (in hours)	0.166666667
Preptime (in hours)	0.333333333
Totaltime (in hours)	0.5
Keto friendliness	Keto friendly
Calories	595.7
Fat	63.5
Protein	6.7
Carbohydrate	3
Fiber	0.7
Net carbohydrates	2.3
Sugar	0.7
Saturated fat	10
Cholesterol (mg)	11
Sodium	193.4
Servings	4
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Grilled tuna with basil pesto (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 2-3 per serving.

Grilled tuna with basil pesto (recipe) details

Recipe instructions

1. Preheat grill to 400 8F.
2. Wash and pat dry the tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper and brush both sides with olive oil. Place tuna on hot grill and sear each side for 2 minutes for rate. If you prefer well done, cook the tuna an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
3. Into the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With the blender still running, slowly pour 1/2 cup of olive oil. Check for a thick, yet smooth consistency, adding more oil if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
4. Slice the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a serving plate and drizzle with lemon juice. Sauce tuna with pesto.
   
   Food tags
   Cheese, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Summer, Weeknight,, Easy, Inexpensive

Grilled tuna with basil pesto (recipe) details

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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:30M

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