Basil Tuna Steaks Recipe

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One of my favorite creations is this five-ingredient recipe in the menu below. Tuna is delicious and can be grilled in no time.—Linda McLyman, Syracuse, New York

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Basil Tuna Steaks Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

6 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil. Sprinkle with the basil, salt and pepper.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 tuna steak equals 214 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 358 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, 40 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Basil Tuna Steaks in Light & Tasty June/July 2005, p20