With the texture of steak and the benefits of fish, tuna is a true winner. So is this easy, easy dish. Grill some fresh vegetables at the same time, slice some tomatoes, and call the family to dinner.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4, 3 ounces fish per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the grill on medium high.
Step 2
Cut each garlic clove lengthwise into 5 or 6 slices.
Step 3
Put the fish on a flat surface. With the tip of a sharp knife, make one short, 1/4-inch-deep cut in the fish for each slice of garlic. With your thumb, insert a garlic slice into each cut.
Step 4
Lightly spray both sides of the fish with olive oil spray. Place on the grill. Donāt pat or move the fish until itās ready to turn, 3 minutes for medium rare to 10 minutes for well done. Turn over. Cook for about 2 minutes for medium rare to about 5 minutes for well done. Serve with the lemon wedges.
Cookās Tip
Step 5
Vary the flavor of this dish by sprinkling a fresh herb, such as rosemary or dillweed, or some coarsely ground pepper over the tuna before grilling it.
nutrition information
Step 6
(Per Serving)
Step 7
Calories: 121
Step 8
Total Fat: 1.0g
Step 9
Saturated: 0.5g
Step 10
Trans: 0.0g
Step 11
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 12
Monounsaturated: 0.0g
Step 13
Cholesterol: 49mg
Step 14
Sodium: 40mg
Step 15
Carbohydrates: 1g
Step 16
Fiber: 0g
Step 17
Sugars: 0g
Step 18
Protein: 26g
Step 19
Dietary Exchanges
Step 20
3 Very Lean Meat
