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Grilled Tuna with Borlotti, Onion Pickles, and Pepper Mustard

Course : Italian
Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5645)
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

1 large red onion -- sliced 1/4 inch thk rounds

1/2 cup red wine vinegar -- plus

4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons salt

1 cup cooked cranberry -- (borlotti) beans

2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 clove garlic -- thinly sliced

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil -- plus

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup dijon mustard

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

4 fillets tuna steaks - -- (6 oz ea)

2 bunches rucola -- washed, stemmed, and spun dry

1 teaspoon salt -- to taste

1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation / Directions:

Preheat grill or broiler In a mixing bowl, place sliced onion, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar and 2 tablespoons salt and mix well. Allow to stand 1 hour, drain and set aside. Mix cranberry beans, thyme, garlic and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and set aside. In blender, mix Dijon mustard, cayenne, remaining 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil until smooth, remove and set aside. Rub tuna steaks with salt and pepper and place on grill or under broiler and cook until medium-rare (about 3 to 4 minutes per side). Toss arugula with bean mixture to coat and divide among 4 plates. Place pickled onion rounds around border. Place hot tuna in center of plate, drizzle with the mustard sauce and serve. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Comments: The original recipe title as listed is "Grilled Tuna With Borlotti, Onion Pickles, Arugula And Red Pepper Mustard".

Grilled Tuna with Borlotti, Onion Pickles, and Pepper Mustard

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