Sunday, May 27, 2007

Healthy Recipe: Grilled Tuna Steaks with Pineapple-Chili Relish

Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
1/4 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 6 ounce yellow fin tuna steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tablespoon chopped red chili with seeds (or less, to taste)
3 cups fresh diced pineapple (or 2 cups crushed pineapple canned in juice, drained)
3/4 teaspoon sugar

Preheat grill or broiler. In a large baking dish, combine 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, half the garlic, salt and pepper. Cover the tuna steaks with the mixture until well coated on each side. Set aside.
In a large stainless steel or nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Saute scallions, chilies, and remaining garlic for 30 seconds. Add pineapple and stir for about 1-2 minutes, or until pineapple is thoroughly warmed through. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar and remaining vinegar. Set aside.
Place tuna steaks on preheated grill or broiler pan. Cook 4 inches from heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Top with relish and serve.

Nutritional Information, per serving (1 steak with 1/2 cup relish)
307 kcal
7 grams fat
18 grams carbohydrates
40 grams protein
2 grams iron
66 grams calcium

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