Grilled Tuna with Balsamic Glazed Red Onions
Grilled Tuna with Balsamic Glazed Red Onions
Ingredients:
2 8 ounce tuna steaks
2 tbs. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place tuna steaks, a pinch of salt and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and allow to sit for 1 hour at room temperature.
Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Serve immediately with the glazed onions.
Balsamic Glazed Onions
Ingredients:
3 small red onions
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the onions in half and slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the onions are tender. Remove from the oven, toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar.