Grilled Tuna with Hot Pepper Spread

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Are you ready to spice up your grilled tuna game? This delicious recipe combines the succulent flavors of grilled tuna with a fiery hot pepper spread that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight. The tuna is marinated in a zesty blend of spices and then grilled to perfection, creating a mouthwatering dish that is both healthy and flavorful. With its combination of heat and smoky flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among seafood lovers. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a tantalizing meal that packs a punch!

Keywords: grilled tuna, hot pepper spread, spicy, marinade, flavorful

Grilled tuna with hot pepper spread recipe details

Grilled tuna with hot pepper spread recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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A tasty idea for fresh tuna, this simple sauce adds a kick to your grilled fish.
Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 unpeeled onion, halved
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and halved lengthwise
• 2 unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1 small red chile pepper, seeded, deveined, and chopped
• 1 large slice whole-wheat bread, torn into pieces
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• Salt and black pepper
• 4 tuna steaks (1 1/2 pounds total)

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Preheat grill to high.
2. Grill onions, peppers, and garlic for about 10 minutes to char the skins and roast the flesh. Let cool, then skin.
3. Combine peeled grilled vegetables, chile pepper, bread, tomato puree, 3 tablespoons olive oil, half of the lime zest, and half of the lime juice in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
4. Coat tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place on grill. Cook for about 6 minutes, flipping midway through the cooking time.
5. Drizzle each tuna steak with the puree and serve.