GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA
Yield: 6 servings
2 pounds Florida yellowfin tuna steaks
1/4 cup Florida orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons catsup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Florida parsley
1 tablespoon Florida lime juice
1 clove Florida garlic, finely, chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cut tuna into serving-size pieces. Place in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steaks; refrigerate steaks for 30 minutes, turning once.
Remove fish from marinade and place on a lightly-oiled grill.
Cook fish 4 inches from moderately hot coals for 5-6 minutes.
Heat marinade to a boil and remove from heat.
Turn fish over and baste with marinade.
Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until steak flakes easily with a fork.
Discard marinade. Tuna should have a pink center.
Per serving: calories 230, calories from fat 70, total fat 7g, saturated fat 1.5g, cholesterol 65mg, total carbohydrate 4g, protein 36g.
Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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