Tuna, grilled steaks with strawberry salsa

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¼ cup Fresh basil leaves -- firmly
Packed
⅔ cup Mild olive oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
½ teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
4 Whole tuna steaks
Strawberry Salsa
*****GARNISH****
4 Sprigs fresh basil

Directions

Place the basil leaves, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons hot water in a blender and puree.

Arrange the tuna steaks in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour the marinade over the fish. Cover and marinate for 3-4 hours in the refrigerator - turning the steaks occasionally.

Prepare coals for grilling for preheat the broiler.

Drain the tuna steaks and grill them over medium-hot coals or broil 4-5 inches from he heat until charred on the outside but still pink in the center

~ about 3 minutes - turning the steaks once. Do not overcook. Remove from the heat and place the steaks on warmed dinner plates.

Spoon the strawberry salsa over the tuna, garnish each with a sprig of basil

and serve immediately.

VARIATION: GRILLED TUNA WITH SAUTEED TROPICAL FRUITS: Marinate and grill the

tuna steaks as directed above. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet

over medium-high heat. Add to the skillet ½ cup each: Diced fresh banana,

pineapple, mango and papaya with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves,

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon sugar. Saute just until the

mixture is heated through - about 30 seconds. Do not overcook. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon the sauteed fruit mixture over the tuna and serve immediately.

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #156 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:23:50 -0500 From: Sharon <jouet@...>

Recipe By : Fruit Cookbook by Nicole Routhiers

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