Spicy Grilled Tuna With Garden Salsa Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Tuna With Garden Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large cloves of garlic unpeeled; 3 jalapeno chiles, stemmed; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 4 tuna steaks (5 ounces each, about 3/4 inch thick); 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped; Vegetable oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

6 large cloves of garlic unpeeled
3 jalapeno chiles, stemmed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
4 tuna steaks (5 ounces each, about 3/4 inch thick)
2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
Vegetable oil cooking spray

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["Roast garlic and jalapenos in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots), 5 to 10 minutes for jalapenos, 15 minutes for garlic. Cool, then peel garlic. Puree garlic, jalapenos, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Scoop 1/2 cup puree into a 13"" x 9"" glass baking dish. Place fish on puree, flipping once to coat both sides. Cover dish; refrigerate 10 to 20 minutes to marinate. Transfer remaining puree into another bowl for salsa. Mix in tomatoes. Rinse onion in a small strainer under cold water; drain. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in cilantro, mint and basil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat grill with cooking spray; heat to medium-high (about 375u00b0F). Remove fish from marinade; place on grill. Cover grill and cook 3 minutes. Uncover, flip fish, cover again and cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer fish to plates; spoon salsa on top."]

528

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large cloves of garlic unpeeled, 3 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled Tuna With Garden Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spicy Grilled Tuna With Garden Salsa

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