The tangy limes and sweet honey in this ahi tuna glaze enhance the smoky flavours from the grill. It is a healthy, quick, and delicious way to eat tuna.
Honey Lime-Glazed Grilled Ahi Tuna
WRITTEN BY:
Eileen
SERVES:
4
NUTRITION:
Rich in Omega-3
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TIME
35 Minutes minutes
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Method
1.
In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
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2.
Lay the tuna fillets on a plate, season with salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste, and spoon over half of the glaze, turning to coat evenly.
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3.
Let the tuna fillets marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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4.
Add the honey to the remaining half of the glaze and mix well.
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5.
Heat an outdoor grill on high or make a hot fire in a charcoal grill.
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6.
When the grates are hot, lightly oil them and place tuna fillets on the grill. Cook for about 2 minutes and turn them over, brushing the glaze over the cooked side. Grill 2 minutes more for medium-rare to medium.
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7.
When the fish is cooked, transfer it to a plate and using a clean brush, spread the honey lime glaze over the other side of the fillet.
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8.
Serve immediately with any remaining glaze.
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Ingredients
1.
2 limes, juiced
2.
1/4 cup olive oil
3.
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4.
2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
5.
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
6.
4 6-ounce Ahi tuna fillets
7.
Optional: Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
8.
1/4 cup honey
