Skip to Content
Menu

Grilled Mediterranean Tuna Steaks

  • Save Recipe
  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Save
  • Print
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Email
Ready to Make?
  • Save
  • Shop
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On
Grilled tuna touches the Mediterranean with tomato, olives and basil.
Updated Oct 14, 2008
  • Save
  • Shop
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On

Ingredients

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata or ripe olives
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)

Steps

  • 1
    In medium bowl, gently toss tomato, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • 2
    Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • 3
    In small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
  • 4
    Grill tuna uncovered 4 inches from medium-high heat 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Grill 10 to 15 minutes longer or until tuna flakes easily with a fork. Serve topped with tomato mixture.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    For a colorful presentation, use a mix of red and yellow tomatoes with the feta and olives.
  • tip 2
    Serve with a mixed-greens salad and warm pita bread.
  • tip 3
    Kalamata olives are Greek olives with a dark eggplant color and rich fruity flavor. They come packed in olive oil or vinegar.

Nutrition

470 Calories, 27g Total Fat, 55g Protein, 2g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
470
Calories from Fat
245
Total Fat
27g
0%
Saturated Fat
6g
0%
Cholesterol
95mg
0%
Sodium
350mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
55g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
14%
14%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 8 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2024 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved
< div class="recipeContentBottom">