Grilled Tuna with Cilantro-Avocado Butter

Enjoy this grilled tuna served with cilantro-avocado butter - a delicious dinner that’s ready in 35 minutes. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated January 21, 2011

Ingredients

medium avocado

tablespoon butter, softened

teaspoons lime juice

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

teaspoon chili powder

1/2

teaspoon garlic salt

1/2

teaspoon cumin

(4 to 6-oz.) fresh tuna steaks

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Cut avocado in half lengthwise; remove pit. Peel avocado halves. Place 1 avocado half, butter and 1 teaspoon of the lime juice in food processor bowl with metal blade; process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Stir in cilantro. Shape mixture into log or place in small dish; cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Brush remaining avocado half with remaining teaspoon lime juice; set aside.
2

Heat grill. In small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic salt and cumin; mix well. Rub mixture on both sides of each tuna steak. When ready to grill, carefully oil grill rack. Place tuna on gas grill over medium-low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-low coals. Cook 10 to 14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once or twice.
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Serve tuna with cilantro-avocado butter. Cut remaining avocado half into lengthwise slices; serve with tuna.

To broil tuna, place on oiled broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once or twice.
Salmon or halibut steaks can be used in place of the tuna.
Tuna is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids, and avocado is high in monounsaturated fat. Both food components may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A blender can be used instead of the food processor. Combine the ingredients as directed; cover and blend until smooth.