Grilled Tuna with Orange Salsa

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An easy grilled tuna recipe. While the tuna is marinating you make a fresh salsa. Perfect for a healthy meal on a hot summer day.

Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 2

• Tuna:
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
• Salsa:
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 small orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• 2 teaspoons orange juice
• 3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• Dash cayenne pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 10 mins

1. Combine wine, olive oil, garlic, and fish in a large plastic resealable bag. Seal, make sure the fish is coated in marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate. Drain.

2. While fish is marinating, make the salsa. Toss remaining ingredients together in a large bowl, mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

3. Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil grate.

4. Grill tuna for about 5 minutes on one side (with the grill lid down), then flip and grill for about 4 more minutes, or until fish is cooked through. Serve each portion with salsa.