Cook Time | 10 minutes |
Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 tuna steak ahí or yellowfin
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp reshly minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime juice plus the zest
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 avocado thinly sliced
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 pinch pepper
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Instructions
- Season both sides of the tuna with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbs. oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, zest and sugar. Add the fish and marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
- In a small skillet heat the last Tbs of oil. Add the spinach and wilt slightly. Toss in a teeny pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and grill (or sear) for 2 minutes on each side. Keep it rare in the center. PLEASE!
- Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and reduce until it becomes thick, 2 minutes.
- Top the wilted spinach with the grilled fish, followed by the sliced avocado and a nice drizzle of the reduction.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Citrus Tuna Steak with Avocado
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559
Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42g
65%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 30g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 1981mg
83%
Potassium 853mg
24%
Total Carbohydrates 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 33g
66%
Vitamin A
235%
Vitamin C
83%
Calcium
13%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.