Grilled Tuna with Cilantro Butter |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed |
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons peeled, minced gingerroot, divided |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
6 (4-ounce) tuna steaks (3/4 inch thick) |
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup soy sauce |
1/2 cup water |
1/4 cup dark sesame oil |
2 tablespoons minced green onions |
2 teaspoons minced garlic |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
fresh cilantro sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add butter, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 teaspoons gingerroot, and garlic. Process until smooth. Shape mixture into a log. Wrap in wax paper, and chill until firm.
2. Place tuna steaks in a shallow dish. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons gingerroot, brown sugar, and next 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; pour over tuna steaks. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
3. Remove tuna steaks from marinade, reserving marinade. Place grill rack on grill over medium-hot coals (350° to 400°). Place tuna on rack; grill, covered, 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Transfer tuna to serving plates.
4. Divide chilled butter mixture into 6 pieces; place 1 piece of butter mixture on each tuna steak. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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