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Chargrilled yellowfin tuna, eggplant and zucchini with Sicilian dressing

Australian Gourmet Traveller seafood recipe for chargrilled yellowfin tuna, eggplant and zucchini with Sicilian dressing by Steve Hodges

By Steve Hodges
  • Serves 6
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Chargrilled yellowfin tuna, eggplant and zucchini with Sicilian dressing

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, thinly sliced
  • 4 large green zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways
  • 1 kg piece yellowfin tuna, cut into 6 steaks
  • For brushing: lemon-infused extra-virgin olive oil
Sicilian dressing
  • 250 ml lemon-infused extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 lemons, juice only
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped oregano

Method

Main
  • 1
    Scatter eggplant with sea salt and layer in a bowl. Stand for 10 minutes, then rinse under cold water and pat dry. Heat a chargrill plate, lightly oil the vegetables and cook eggplant, then zucchini over high heat for 2 minutes each side or until tender. Combine and cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Brush tuna steaks with oil, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and chargrill over high heat for 2-3 minutes each side for rare.
  • 3
    For Sicilian dressing, whisk ingredients together in a bowl, season to taste and set aside.
  • 4
    To serve, place the tuna steaks onto plates, top each with chargrilled vegetables, drizzle with Sicilian dressing and then serve immediately.

Notes

Drink Suggestion: Southern Italian white such as vermentino or Fiano.

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