Tuna with Avocado-Kiwi Salsa

2 Ratings

2 Reviews

Prep 40 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 6

Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this grilled tuna topped with fruity salsa.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated July 2, 2010

Ingredients

Tuna

1 1/2

lb tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1/4

cup lime juice
2

teaspoons chili oil
2

tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1

clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2

teaspoon salt

Salsa

1

small avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1

kiwifruit, peeled, chopped (1/2 cup)
3

medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
1

small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
2

tablespoons lime juice
2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4

teaspoon salt

Steps

1

If tuna steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix remaining tuna ingredients. Add tuna; turn to coat with marinade. Cover; refrigerate, turning once, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to marinate.
2

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients; refrigerate.
3

Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove tuna from marinade; reserve marinade. Place tuna on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 11 to 16 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until tuna flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center. Discard any remaining marinade. Top tuna with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 220
Calories from Fat: 100

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 11g; 17%
Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 12% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 65mg; 22%
Sodium: 360mg; 15%
Potassium: 710mg; 20%
Total Carbohydrate: 6g; 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 2g
Protein: 23g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 40%; 40%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;