Grilled Tropical Tuna Steaks

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Description

These grilled tuna steaks with a tropical twist are a great way to enjoy a relaxing summer-evening cookout out with friends.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Instructions

  1. To prepare marinade
  2. combine preserves
  3. hoisin
  4. lime juice
  5. cilantro
  6. ginger
  7. and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well.
  8. Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  9. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  10. Remove tuna steaks from marinade
  11. shake off excess
  12. and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook – the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 8 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 23 mins

Servings: 4

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