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Grilled Tuna Steaks

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1
Calories 314
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Sodium 537 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Protein 40 g

Servings and Times

Servings2
Marinating time30 minutes

Ingredients and Preparation    TOP

IngredientsMeasures
Olive oil2 tablespoons
Red wine vinegar2 tablespoons
Fresh basil, chopped1 tablespoon
Dried tarragon1 teaspoon
Dried thyme½ teaspoon
Garlic clove, minced1
Reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tablespoons
Tuna steaks*2 (6-ounce)

*If you like your tuna cooked rare, select sashimi-grade tuna.

  1. Directions
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, tarragon, thyme, and garlic. Combine 1 tablespoon marinade with mayonnaise, stir until smooth, and set aside. Combine tuna and remaining marinade in a large plastic resealable bag and marinate 30 minutes, turning once.
  3. Prepare grill. Grill fish 2-5 minutes per side, until it reaches desired degree of doneness. Top with herbed mayonnaise and serve.
Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 3 fats
Side Suggestions: Baked Sweet Potatoes
Scrub 2 small sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork. Wrap potatoes loosely in paper towels and microwave on high 10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning halfway through.
Side Suggestions: Tossed Salad
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