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Grilled Tuna Steaks with Cantaloupe Salsa

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If you prefer, use honeydew melon for an equally good salsa. Offer buttered new potatoes and sautéed spinach with the fish. Afterward, serve slices of pound cake with rum-soaked raisins and store-bought caramel sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup coarsely chopped cantaloupe
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
2 5- to 6-ounce fresh tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix cantaloupe, onion, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice and jalapeño chili in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, brush tuna steaks on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tuna until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Transfer tuna to plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.

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