Herbed Grilled Tuna in Foil Pesce Al Cartoccio
Elevate your weeknight dinners with the vibrant flavors of Herbed Grilled Tuna in Foil, known in Italian as Pesce al Cartoccio. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines fresh tuna steaks with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and fragrant herbs like parsley and basil, all wrapped in foil for easy grilling. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a splash of white wine, and bright slices of lemon infuse the tuna with incredible aromas while keeping it moist and tender. This effortless recipe takes just minutes to prep and results in a stunning, steaming packet of perfectly cooked tuna, ready to be served straight from the foil for a rustic and flavorful presentation. Perfect for al fresco dining, this healthy and gluten-free dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a simple side of vegetables. Experience the essence of the Mediterranean with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Fresh tuna steaks
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 3 pieces (minced) Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh basil leaves
- 1 piece (sliced into thin rounds) Lemon
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup White wine
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Red pepper flakes
- 4 sheets (large enough to wrap each tuna steak) Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Layout 4 large sheets of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
Place one tuna steak in the center of each foil sheet.
Scatter an equal amount of cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives around each tuna steak.
Sprinkle each steak with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped basil.
Top each steak with 2-3 slices of lemon.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each tuna steak and its accompanying vegetables. Then, pour a tablespoon of white wine over each portion.
Season generously with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Fold the foil over the tuna and seal the edges tightly, creating a packet. Ensure there is some room inside the packet for steam to circulate.
Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the tuna steaks and desired doneness.
Carefully remove the packets from the grill using tongs and let them rest for 2 minutes before opening.
Serve the tuna in its foil packet for a rustic presentation or transfer the contents to a plate. Accompany with fresh crusty bread or a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.7 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1105 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
