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Grilled Tuna Crostini

Recipe from Weber's Real Grilling™ by Jamie Purviance

Fuel Type:

Serves 8 to 10
9 to 12 min.
- Grilling Time9 to 12 min.
- Prep Time20 min.

People
Serves 8 to 10
Grilling Time
9 to 12 min.
Prep Time
20 min.

Ingredients

Instructions

the Ingredients

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2 albacore tuna fillets, each about 225 grams and 2.5 centimeters thick
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Topping

120 milliliters mayonnaise
65 grams finely diced English cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 baguette
Sliced tomatoes (optional)
Lettuce leaves (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (180° to 230°C).
Prepare the grill for cooking over medium heat (200°C).
Lightly brush both sides of the fillets with oil and season evenly with the fennel, salt, and pepper. Grill the fillets over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until opaque throughout and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Transfer the fillets to a cutting board and chop them into 6-millimeter pieces.
Lightly brush both sides of the fillets with oil and season evenly with the fennel, salt, and pepper. Grill the fillets over medium heat, with the lid closed, until opaque throughout and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Transfer the fillets to a cutting board and chop them into 6-millimeter pieces.
In a medium bowl combine the topping ingredients. Add the tuna to the bowl and gently stir to combine.
Related Grill Skills
Chopping Dill
Cut the baguette on the bias into 12-millimeter slices. Lightly brush one side of the slices with oil and grill them, oiled side down, over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until toasted, about 1 minute (grill one side only).
Cut the baguette on the bias into 12-millimeter slices. Lightly brush one side of the slices with oil and grill them, oiled side down, over medium heat, with the lid closed, until toasted, about 1 minute (grill one side only).
Spoon the topping on the toasted side of the bread, with sliced tomatoes and lettuce, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

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