GRILLED FISH RECIPES

TUNA STEAK WITH MANGO SALSA

Prepare the salsa at least 4 hours before cooking, and start marinating the tuna 2 hours before cooking.

INGREDIENTS:

4 tuna steaks, 8 ounces each

for MANGO SALSA...

2 cups diced peeled mangoes

1 cup diced tomato

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

2 tablespoons lime juice, about 1 medium lime

2 teaspoons finely minced hot or mild chile pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon minced ginger

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon orange or pineapple juice

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

for MARINADE:

The juice from 2 small limes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon minced ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon honey

dash of hot sauce

1 clove crushed garlic

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DIRECTIONS:

Combine all salsa ingredients.

Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Makes 3 to 4 cups.

Mix all marinade ingredients together, tasting and adjusting seasonings as desired.

Combine the marinade with tuna in a food storage bag or shallow covered glass dish. Make sure tuna is well coated; cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Lightly brush a grill pan, grill rack, or broiler pan with a little oil.

Grill tuna over medium heat (or broil it if you prefer), turning pieces over after about 5 minutes. When done, tuna will flake easily around the edges. Should be a bit pink in the middle.

Serve tuna with a good helping of salsa.

Goes very well with rice or couscous.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Perfect tuna recipes for an excellent meal.