Ingredients

  • 4 (8 ounce) pieces fresh ahi tuna, bloodline removed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade, recipe follows
  • Lemon wedges, as an accompaniment
  • Farrotto Salad, recipe follows
  • 1 cup marinated sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, Romano or Asiago
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup faro
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • In a cast iron skillet, on high heat or over a charcoal grill, cook the tuna steaks on each side for just 2 to 3 minutes, keeping the fish on the rare side of medium rare.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of artichoke tapenade on the fish after turning them over the first time.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and Faro Salad
  • In a food processor, puree all the ingredients together.
  • Set aside.
  • (This also makes a great crostini topping.)
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat, sweat the onions and garlic in the oil and butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the faro and saute for 1 minute more, so that each grain is coated with oil.
  • Add the water and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer and cover for 35 to 40 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and faro is cooked.
  • Turn off heat and let the faro rest covered for another 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, tomatoes and parsley.
  • Season, to taste.