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Mediterranean Tuna Steaks

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Dec 12, 2012
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Grilled tuna touches the Mediterranean with tomatoes, olives and basil.

Mediterranean Tuna Steaks

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/4 cup chopped kalamata or ripe olives
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or oregano leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1 3/4 lb)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large skillet, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place asparagus in steamer basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, gently toss tomatoes, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. In small bowl, mix remaining basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
  • Step 
    3
    Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place tuna on grill over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer until fish flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve tuna with tomato mixture and asparagus.

Nutrition

430 Calories
23g Total Fat
44g Protein
12g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
41%
Sodium
490mg
21%
Potassium
1410mg
40%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
7g
Protein
44g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
45%
45%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
2 Vegetable; 6 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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