Grilled Tuna Steaks with Cilantro and Basil

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Cilantro and Basil

Recipe by Nancy Hughes
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Yield

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

3

minutes
Calories

210

kcal
Serving Size

4 1/2

oz (130 g) tuna and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cilantro mixture
Total time

25

minutes

Tuna is a very lean fish and will dry out if overcooked. Cook to an internal temperature of 145 °F (65 °C).

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp 45 ml light soy sauce

  • 3 tbsp 45 ml canola oil

  • 1/4 tsp 1 ml dried pepper flakes

  • 6 6 tuna steaks (6 oz/170 g each), rinsed and pat dry

  • canola oil cooking spray

  • 1/2 cup 125 ml chopped fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml chopped fresh basil leaves

  • 2 tbsp 30 ml fresh lime juice

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml white vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp 2 minced garlic

Directions

  • In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, canola oil and pepper flakes. Place tuna steaks and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of soy sauce mixture in a large, resealable plastic bag. Turn bag several times to coat tuna steaks. Refrigerate no longer than 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill coated with cooking spray over high heat. Meanwhile, in another small bowl, combine cilantro, basil, lime juice, vinegar and garlic. 
  • Remove tuna from bag, discarding any leftover marinade, and grill tuna for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until very pink in center (internal temperature of 145 °F/65 °C). Do not overcook tuna or it will become tough. Serve with remaining soy sauce mixture and top with equal amounts of cilantro mixture.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories210
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 10g 16%
    • Saturated Fat 2g 10%
  • Cholesterol 45mg 15%
  • Sodium 240mg 10%
  • Potassium 306mg 9%
  • Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
    • Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    • Sugars 1g
  • Protein 27g 54%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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