Ingredients

  • 6 ounces albacore or ahi tuna
  • 2 ounces white wine
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • Salt and pepepr, to taste
  • 1 small head radicchio, cut into 4 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
  • 1 slice pancetta
  • 5 green pitted olives
  • 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Meyer lemon wedge (1/4 lemon)

Method

  • Slice the tuna in three thin paillards and marinate in the white wine, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Lightly coat the radicchio wedges in salt, pepper and olive oil and grill until tender and slightly charred.
  • Grill the pancetta until caramelized and crispy.
  • Dice and set aside.
  • Place radicchio in a bowl with the pancetta, green olives, balsamic and a drizzle of olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Grill the lemon wedge.
  • Grill the paillards of tuna on one side only until cooked to medium rare.
  • Place radicchio salad in the center of the plate then add the tuna.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of the marinade and top with the grilled lemon.