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Seared Tuna on Heirloom Tomatoes
Recipe courtesy Juan-Carlos Cruz
Show:  Weighing In
Episode:  Vasquez
2 heirloom tomatoes, thickly sliced into 5 slices each
6 ounces ahi tuna
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 green olives, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Arrange tomatoes on a serving platter. Heat a cast-iron grill over high heat until very hot. Quickly sear tuna on each side for 1 minute per side. Remove from heat. Mix the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and olives in a bowl and set aside. Thinly slice tuna. Add to bowl with olive oil mixture and toss until well coated. Spoon over tomatoes, sprinkle lightly with salt, and serve.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 60
Fat 4 grams Saturated Fat 0 grams
Carbohydrates 2 grams Fiber 0 grams

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Yield: 10 appetizer servings

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