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Grilled Tuna on Sugarcane Skewers with Cucumber Mango Relish (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Grilled Tuna on Sugarcane Skewers with Cucumber Mango Relish (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Grilled Tuna on Sugarcane Skewers with Cucumber Mango Relish (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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2 sticks sugarcane , quartered lengthwise to form 8 thin skewers
4 (1-inch) thick slices center cut tuna loin (about 6 to 7 oz each)
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 to 2 jalapenos, stemmed and seeded
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/2 moons
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chiffonade fresh mint leaves
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugarcane vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
oil, for brushing

Directions:

Using a sharp knife, make a point at the end of each skewer. Carefully skewer the tuna lengthwise. Keep the tuna refrigerated while preparing the marinade. In the blender, combine the juices, honey, jalapeno(s), onion, cumin and coriander. Puree until smooth. Marinate the tuna for 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine the cucumber, mango, mint, sugar, salt, vinegar and canola oil. Stir to blend well; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Heat a grill to medium-high and lightly brush the grates with oil. Remove the tuna from the marinade and grill for 1 or 2 minutes per side for rare and 5 to 10 minutes for well done.
Serve the tuna with the cucumber mango relish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	287.71 Kcal (1205 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.05g	28%
Sodium	295.21mg	12%
Potassium	343.76mg	7%
Total Carbs	32.42g	11%
Sugars	28.57g	114%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	13%
Protein	2.23g	4%
Vitamin C	44.4mg	74%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	35.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.23 Kcal (474 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.1g	28%
Sodium	116.19mg	12%
Potassium	135.29mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.76g	11%
Sugars	11.24g	114%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	13%
Protein	0.88g	4%
Vitamin C	17.5mg	74%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	13.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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