Tuna with Avocado-Kiwi Salsa

Name: Tuna with Avocado-Kiwi Salsa
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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; 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

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

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;