Recipe #2 for the Month of July 2002
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Grilled Tuna with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Courtesy of Chef Brian Johnson
Grilling tuna is a simple way to prepare fresh tuna. This grilled tuna recipe features a quick and easy tropical fruit salsa that can be prepared in minutes.
- SERVES 4 -
Ingredients:
• 4 fresh tuna steaks (6 to 8 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1¼ cup Tropical Fruit Salsa
Preparation:
Prepare the Tropical Fruit Salsa and reserve.
Clean the grill with a wire brush to insure that the tuna will not stick to the grates. After cleaning, rub the grates with paper towel and vegetable oil. Heat the grill on high for 5 minutes. While the grill is heating, prepare the tuna.
Sprinkle the tuna with the minced ginger, salt, pepper and drizzle the olive oil over the tuna. Place the tuna on the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and grill for another few minutes.
Remove the fish from the grill and plate. Top with the Tropical Fruit Salsa and Serve.This recipe is excellent with Cous Cous or Basmati Rice.
Tropical Fruit Salsa
Ingredients:
• 1 papaya, diced
• 1 mango, diced
• 1 cup of fresh pineapple, diced
• ¼ cup diced red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup diced red onion, diced
• Juice from half a lime
• 1/8 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and reserve. Makes 3 cups.