TUNA STEAK

WITH ACETO BALSAMICO DI MODENA

COOKING TIME: 20 min  

SERVES: 1  

DIFFICULTY: Easy 

  

INGREDIENTS: 

1 tuna steak (weighing about 200g)  

500 ml Fontana FORMIELLO Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI  

1 tablespoon olive oil   

Salt and pepper, to taste  

Strawberries, to garnish 

Fresh spinach leaves, to garnish  

  

METHOD:  

  • Start by caramelising balsamic vinegar: simply reduce a 500 ml bottle of balsamic vinegar down to about 150 ml (2/3 cup) over high heat (approx. 15 minutes).  

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt and pepper. Soak tuna steak in mixture before grilling.   

  • Sear tuna steak on high heat for just 2 minutes on each side.  

  • Transfer steak onto a plate and brush it with caramelised balsamic vinegar. Season generously with pepper.   

  • Serve with a salad of strawberries and fresh spinach leaves.  

  

TIPS  

You can keep the caramelised balsamic vinegar reduction for several weeks in the pantry. Try it as  

an accompaniment for grilled salmon, or lightly drizzled on grilled vegetables.