Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb fresh tuna cleaned, boned and skinned, cut into
  • 1 x 3/4 inch strips wide and 4 inches long salt and freshly grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c. loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 c. loosely packed fresh lemon basil leaves
  • 1/2 c. loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/4 c. loosely packed marjoram leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh capers liquid removed
  • 1 sm shallot minced
  • 3/4 c. Newman's Own Extra virgin olive oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing set aside Antipasti Crostini
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 x garlic clove crushed with garlic press
  • 1 x baguette French bread cut into
  • 1/4 x -inch-thick slices

Method

  • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add in the tuna and saute/fry for 2 to 3 min, turning once.
  • Season to taste.
  • With spatula, transfer the fish to a large, deep platter; cut tuna into 1/4-inch pcs.
  • Throw away the pan juices.
  • Put all the herbs, capers, shallots, and Newman's Own Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing in a blender or possibly processor and blend till herbs are finely minced.
  • Pour over the fish on the platter.
  • Let sit 15 min while making crostini.
  • Prepare Antipasti Crostini: Preheat oven to 400F.
  • In small bowl, mix extra virgin olive oil with garlic.
  • Brush garlic oil lightly over bread slices.
  • Place slices on baking sheet and toast in oven till golden brown on both sides, about 10 min, turning once.
  • Remove from baking sheet and let cold.
  • Serve tuna with crostini.
  • Appetizer Serves: 8
  • Salad Dressing Category Runner-Up