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Mediterranean Tuna Steaks

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35 min prep time
35 min total time
10 ingredients
4 servings

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Grilled tuna touches the Mediterranean with tomatoes, olives and basil.

Ingredients

2 1/2: lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

2: medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1/2: cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (2 oz)

1/4: cup chopped kalamata or ripe olives

1/3: cup chopped fresh basil or oregano leaves

3: tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1/2: teaspoon garlic salt

1/4: teaspoon pepper

: Olive oil

4: tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1 3/4 lb)

Steps

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large skillet, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place asparagus in steamer basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2 Meanwhile, in medium bowl, gently toss tomatoes, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. In small bowl, mix remaining basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
3 Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place tuna on grill over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer until fish flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center.
4 Serve tuna with tomato mixture and asparagus.

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large skillet, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place asparagus in steamer basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2 Meanwhile, in medium bowl, gently toss tomatoes, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. In small bowl, mix remaining basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
3 Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place tuna on grill over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer until fish flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center.
4 Serve tuna with tomato mixture and asparagus.

Expert Tips

For a colorful presentation, use a mix of red and yellow tomatoes with the feta and olives.

Kalamata olives are Greek olives with a dark eggplant color and rich fruity flavor. They come packed in olive oil or vinegar.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 430
Calories from Fat: 210

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 23g; 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 27% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 120mg; 41%
Sodium: 490mg; 21%
Total Carbohydrate: 12g; 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17% Sugars 7g
Protein: 44g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 45%; 45%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 30%; 30%

Exchanges:

2 Vegetable; 6 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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