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Basil Tuna Steaks

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
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
Basil Tuna Steaks
Basil Tuna Steaks Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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

  1. Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil. Sprinkle with the basil, salt and pepper.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 tuna steak: 214 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.