Grilled Tuna With Herbed Tomato, Garlic and Lemon Sauce

• tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 lbs)↗3
• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄2 cup
• lemon juice↗3 tablespoons
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (chervil, chives, tarragon and parsley)1⁄2 cup
• tuna steaks, cut 1/14-inch thick2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Set aside for about 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.

2. 2

   Light a grill or preheat the broiler. Stir the fresh herbs into the tomato sauce.

3. 3

   Grill or broil the tuna about 4" from the heat, turning once, until charred outside and still pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Transfer the tuna to a large platter and cut into thick strips. Thop with half of the tomato suace and pass the remainder.