Grilled Tuna Steaks
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 1 |
Calories | 314 |
Total Fat | 15 g |
Saturated Fat | 3 g |
Sodium | 537 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 3 g |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
Protein | 40 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients | Measures |
---|---|
Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
Red wine vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
Fresh basil, chopped | 1 tablespoon |
Dried tarragon | 1 teaspoon |
Dried thyme | ½ teaspoon |
Garlic clove, minced | 1 |
Reduced-fat mayonnaise | 2 tablespoons |
Tuna steaks* | 2 (6-ounce) |
*If you like your tuna cooked rare, select sashimi-grade tuna.
- Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, tarragon, thyme, and garlic. Combine 1 tablespoon marinade with mayonnaise, stir until smooth, and set aside. Combine tuna and remaining marinade in a large plastic resealable bag and marinate 30 minutes, turning once.
- Prepare grill. Grill fish 2-5 minutes per side, until it reaches desired degree of doneness. Top with herbed mayonnaise and serve.
Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 3 fats
Side Suggestions: Baked Sweet Potatoes
Scrub 2 small sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork. Wrap potatoes loosely in paper towels and microwave on high 10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning halfway through.
Side Suggestions: Tossed Salad
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