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Balsamic-Glazed Tuna Steaks Recipe

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Simple to prepare but full of flavor, these tuna steaks have a slight sweetness, thanks to the delicious balsamic glaze. Ready in minutes, they're perfect for hectic days. —Laura McDowell Lake Villa, Illinois

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Balsamic-Glazed Tuna Steaks Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

4 tuna steaks (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Sprinkle tuna with pepper and salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with fish. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 tuna steak with 1 tablespoon sauce equals 210 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 505 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 40 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Balsamic-Glazed Tuna Steaks in Taste of Home June/July 2008, p60

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2011 by musich4

Just a little less pepper and it's perfect!

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by PaulaRaeHart

Very easy to prepare and my husband loved it! Not too salty, but adds nice touch to sometimes bland tuna. Similar flavor to kettle corn - slightly sweet and lightly salty. A true meal in minutes!