grilled tropical tuna steaks

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
• 1/4 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 23 mins


• to prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. stir well.
• pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, 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.