Grilled Tuna with Cilantro-Avocado Butter
- Prep time:35 min
- Total time:35 min
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:2
- Calories per serving:480
Grilled Tuna with Cilantro-Avocado Butter
- Prep time:35 min
- Total time:35 min
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:2
- Calories per serving:480
Enjoy this grilled tuna served with cilantro-avocado butter - a delicious dinner that’s ready in 35 minutes.
Grilled Tuna with Cilantro-Avocado Butter
- Prep time:35 min
- Total time:35 min
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:2
- Calories per serving:480
Ingredient
Butter
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Tuna
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 (4 to 6-oz.) fresh tuna steaks
Instructions
- Step 1Cut avocado in half lengthwise; remove pit. Peel avocado halves. Place 1 avocado half, butter and 1 teaspoon of the lime juice in food processor bowl with metal blade; process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Stir in cilantro. Shape mixture into log or place in small dish; cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Brush remaining avocado half with remaining teaspoon lime juice; set aside.
- Step 2Heat grill. In small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic salt and cumin; mix well. Rub mixture on both sides of each tuna steak. When ready to grill, carefully oil grill rack. Place tuna on gas grill over medium-low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-low coals. Cook 10 to 14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once or twice.
- Step 3Serve tuna with cilantro-avocado butter. Cut remaining avocado half into lengthwise slices; serve with tuna.
Recipe Tips
- To broil tuna, place on oiled broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once or twice.
- Salmon or halibut steaks can be used in place of the tuna.
- Tuna is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids, and avocado is high in monounsaturated fat. Both food components may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
- A blender can be used instead of the food processor. Combine the ingredients as directed; cover and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories480
- Total Fat30g
- Protein42g
- Total Carbohydrate10g
- Sugars1g
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 480
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugars | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 42g | % Value Not Available |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 90% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Very Lean Meat 6,
- Fat 5
