directions
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1
Peel and mince garlic
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Place half the garlic in a large bowl and half in a medium bowl
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3
Mince the parsley leaves to make 1/2 cup and add to the medium bowl
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4
Finely chop the green olives and add to the parsley along with 6 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Peel the zest from the lemon with a vegetable peeler or zesting tool (see page 30) and cut into julienne strips
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5
Add to the large bowl
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6
Cut the tuna into 3/4 inch cubes and add to the large bowl with the lemon zest strips
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7
Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
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8
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours
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9
Thread tuna on skewers and grill 5 to 6 minutes, turning twice
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10
Toss with olive relish and serve.
GRILLED AH I TUNA BITES WITH GREEN OLIVE RELISH
ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch Italian parsley
- 3/4 cup pitted green olives
- 1 pound fresh ahi tuna
- 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar