Grilled Tuna with Fire and Ice Salsa

August 12th, 2010 by in ,

Yield: 4

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Grilled Tuna with Fire and Ice Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1c. watermelon, diced
  • 1c. pineapple, diced
  • 2T fresh lime juice
  • 1T. minced cilantro
  • 1t. jalapeno, finely minced
  • 4 tuna steaks, 1” thick and approximately 8 ounces each
  • Pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine the watermelon, pineapple, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl and toss gently to combine.
  2. Pat excess moisture from the tuna steaks with a paper towel, and rub a few drops of olive or vegetable oil on each side. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. On a grill over high heat, place the tuna steaks and allow them to remain for 2-3 minutes without moving. Rotate the steaks 180˚ to create crosshatch grill marks and let cook for another minute. Flip the tuna steaks and allow to cook for 2 minutes, then repeat the rotation and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes for medium-rare. If you desire a more well-done steak, reduce the heat to medium low, lower the grill lid, and allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the tuna is opaque throughout.
  3. Allow the tuna to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Top with the salsa and serve with a wedge of lime.