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Grilled Tuna with Garlic

With the texture of steak and the benefits of fish, tuna is a true winner. So is this easy, easy dish. Grill some fresh vegetables at the same time, slice some tomatoes, and call the family to dinner.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3 ounces fish per serving

Ingredients

2 medium garlic cloves
1 1-pound tuna steak, rinsed and patted dry
Olive oil spray
1 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the grill on medium high.

    Step 2

    Cut each garlic clove lengthwise into 5 or 6 slices.

    Step 3

    Put the fish on a flat surface. With the tip of a sharp knife, make one short, 1/4-inch-deep cut in the fish for each slice of garlic. With your thumb, insert a garlic slice into each cut.

    Step 4

    Lightly spray both sides of the fish with olive oil spray. Place on the grill. Don’t pat or move the fish until it’s ready to turn, 3 minutes for medium rare to 10 minutes for well done. Turn over. Cook for about 2 minutes for medium rare to about 5 minutes for well done. Serve with the lemon wedges.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 5

    Vary the flavor of this dish by sprinkling a fresh herb, such as rosemary or dillweed, or some coarsely ground pepper over the tuna before grilling it.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 121

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 1.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 49mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 40mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 1g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 0g

    Step 18

    Protein: 26g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    3 Very Lean Meat

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