Grilled Tuna Steaks with Cilantro and Basil
Yield
6
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
3
minutesCalories
210
kcalServing Size
4 1/2
oz (130 g) tuna and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cilantro mixtureTotal time
25
minutesTuna 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.
