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Tuna steaks should be light in color, firm in texture, and fresh smelling when purchased.
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If you don't want to crush garlic yourself, you can buy crushed and minced garlic in jars in most larger supermarkets, usually in the produce section.

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Tahitian Tuna Steaks
Ingredients
(6 servings - 19g protein and 1g carbohydrate per serving)

1.5 pounds tuna steaks (1-inch thick)
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp gingerroot (finely chopped)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic (crushed)
2 limes (cut into wedges)
  • Cut tuna steaks into six serving-size pieces.
  • In shallow, non-metal baking dish, combine lime juice, olive oil, gingerroot, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic.
  • Blend well.
  • Add tuna steaks.
  • Turn to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
  • Preheat gas or charcoal grill.
  • Remove fish from marinade.
  • Reserve marinade, but transfer to small bowl.
  • Place steaks on grill four inches from heat.
  • Cook for 7-8 minutes per side, basting with marinade throughout.
  • Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove fish to serving plates.
  • Garnish with lime wedges.
  • Serve while hot.


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