Dinner Tonight: Grilled Tuna With Red Tomatillo Sau

Name: Dinner Tonight: Grilled Tuna With Red Tomatillo Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Salt and pepper; 1/2 habanero, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 2 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped; 4 eight-ounce tuna steaks (about 1-inch thick)

Servings: persons

8 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper
1/2 habanero, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
4 eight-ounce tuna steaks (about 1-inch thick)

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Combine the tomatillos, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet and toss with three tablespoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer baking sheet to the oven. Cook until the tomatillos are slightly charred, turning occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
2
When done, transfer all the ingredients from the baking sheet to a food processor along with the habanero, chile powder, vinegar, honey, cilantro, and mint. Blend until smooth, seasoning to taste with salt.
3
Meanwhile, preheat a grill or broiler to high heat. Brush both sides of the tuna steaks with the remaining oil and also season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill. Cook until well browned on one side, two to three minutes. Flip the tuna steaks and cook until browned on the other side, about two more minutes. The tuna should still be medium-rare in the center.
4
Spoon some of the sauce into the center of four plates, top each with a tuna steak.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed, 1 medium red onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, peeled, 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Grilled Tuna With Red Tomatillo Sauce Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Dinner Tonight: Grilled Tuna With Red Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

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