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Grilled Tuna

Category:
Main Courses

Seasons:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Courtesy of Lucinda Hutson

For 2 Person(s)

2 8-oz. tuna steaks or sushi-grade ahi tuna, about 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons lemon thyme (or any combination lemony herbs), minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 Sprinkling of crushed cayenne
1 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Fresh lemon wedges

Grilled Tuna Directions

Place tuna in shallow dish. In small bowl, combine all ingredients except lemon. Rub gently into both sides of tuna.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.

On a hot grill or griddle, cook tuna steaks about 3-4 minutes on both sides (or sear ahi for 1-2 minutes each side). Sprinkle with salt and fresh lemon juice.

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