Grilled Tuna with Corn and Avocado Relish Makes 8 servings. Ingredients 2 - ears medium yellow sweet corn, shucked 1/4 - cup fresh lime juice 2 - - Tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 - cup chopped red onion 1/4 - cup chopped green onion 1 - Tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped 1 - teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 - ripe avocado jalapeno peppers, garnish 1 - teaspoon salt, divided black pepper, to taste 8 - tuna steaks / fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each servings Directions Prepare grill to medium �?hot heat according to manufacturer's suggestion. - On the grill, roast the corn for 10 minutes or until it begins to turn golden, turning after 5 minutes.
- Next, mix the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, vinegar, red onion, green onions, jalapeno and cilantro together in a bowl.
- Pit, skin and chop the avocado and add to the lime juice mixture.
- When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cob and add to the avocado mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper and set aside.
- With remaining olive oil, brush the tuna steaks and sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper.
- Grill the tuna steaks on each side for about 3 minutes per side or until very pink in center. (Thinner steaks will take a little less time and thicker ones will take a little more.)
- Serve the steaks topped with the relish.
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