Grilled Tuna With Mojo (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 to 1 small fresh jalapeno or serrano chile |
4 cloves garlic, chopped |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling |
handful fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped |
juice of 4 limes |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
2 (12-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick) |
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
steamed green beans, for serving, optional |
Directions:
1. 1. Heat an outdoor grill or a stovetop grill pan to medium-high.
2. 2. Halve chile lengthwise, remove stem, and scrape out seeds.(For maximum heat, do not remove seeds.) Thinly slice chile and set aside.
3. 3. Stir garlic and olive oil together in a medium microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave on HIGH until garlic is soft and aromatic, about 2 minutes. Stir in chile, lime juice, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt to hot oil. Set mojo aside to cool until ready to serve.
4. 4. Brush tuna with olive oil and season generously with about 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste. Grill, turning once, until distinct grill marks are seared into fish, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare or 4 to 6 minutes for medium-well. Let rest for 5 minutes.
5. 5. Slice each tuna steak in half, divide among plates, and drizzle with some of mojo. Serve with green beans and any remaining sauce on the side.
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