5 Points Plus Sesame Lime Grilled Tuna Food

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH ASIAN SESAME CRUST

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large zip-top bag, combine the soy sauce, chopped scallions, lemon juice, sesame oil, and fresh ginger. Swish everything around in the bag until it's well combined.
• Add the tuna steaks, turning to coat them completely with the marinade. Press the excess air out of the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Preheat the grill to high heat; this can be a countertop contact grill, an open grill pan, or an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. If using a contact grill, set to "sear" or the highest temperature setting.
• Place the sesame seeds on a plate or a shallow dish. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, brushing the scallions off the steaks; reserve the marinade. One at a time, coat the steaks in sesame seeds on all sides, pressing the seeds onto the steaks so they'll stick.
• Spray the grill plates lightly with nonstick spray and place the steaks on the grill. If using a contact grill, close the cover so the top grill rests evenly on the steaks; do not press down. Grill for about 3 minutes for a rare, pink interior; grill longer if you prefer your tuna cooked through.
• If you are using an open grilling surface, carefully flip the tuna steaks with a pair of tongs after 3 minutes and cook for 3 minutes on the other side. Remove the steaks from the grill and keep warm.
• While the tuna cooks, pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry and add to the saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
• To serve, slice the tuna steaks on the diagonal into thin pieces. Fan the slices on a plate and drizzle with the sauce.

5 POINTS PLUS - SESAME LIME GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and pepper in large ziplock bag; add tuna. Marinate in fridge for 30 minute.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; preheat to med-high heat.
• Place tuna on grill rack. Grill until browned but still pink in center, about 6 min on each side for med-rare.
• 5 points plus per tuna steak.

TUNA KEBABS WITH GINGER-CHILE MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; season to taste with ground white pepper. Transfer 3 tablespoons marinade to small bowl and reserve. Add tuna to remaining marinade in medium bowl and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Alternate tuna cubes, bell pepper squares, and onion squares on each of 6 metal skewers. Grill to desired doneness, turning frequently, about 4 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Drizzle reserved marinade over; sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

SOY-LIME MARINATED GRILLED TUNA WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger and brown sugar (makes 1 1/2 cups).
• Stir well.
• Pour half the mixture into a shallow dish large enough to fit the fish.
• Add the fish and marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or in the refrigerator 45 minutes.
• If refrigerating, remove the fish from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling.
• Meanwhile, cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise.
• Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds.
• Cut the cucumbers into 1/4-inch-thick slices crosswise (makes about 2 cups).
• Add the cucumbers, carrot, chile pepper, scallion and sesame seeds to the remaining marinade, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Remove the fish to paper towels and discard the marinade in the dish.
• Pat the excess marinade from the tuna.
• With a pastry or barbecue brush, brush the fish with additional olive oil.
• On an outdoor grill or a grill pan over high heat, lightly brush the grates with olive oil (do not place the fish on the grill until the flames have subsided).
• Grill the fish 3 to 5 minutes on both sides for medium rare or 6 to 8 minutes for medium well.
• When slightly cooled, cut into thick slices.
• Meanwhile, mix the lettuce and herbs with the chilled marinade and transfer to a platter.
• Place the fish on top, and drizzle additional marinade over the fish.
• Serve immediately.

GRILLED TUNA WITH GINGER-SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce. Stir-fry the scallions, ginger and garlic in the sesame oil for one to two minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, preheat the grill. Sprinkle the tuna fish with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and liberal grindings of pepper. Grill the fish for two to three minutes on each side for rare, longer if you wish it more well-done. Serve with the sauce on the side.

BEK'S GRILLED TUNA STEAKS GLAZED WITH GINGER, LIME, AND SOY OAMC

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except tuna in a 1 gallon zipper bag. Squish together until well combined, then add tuna steaks. Seal and let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or if longer, in the refrigerator.
• Preheat grill to 475. Grill approximately 3 minutes, turn, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes to desired doneness, basting while cooking.
• Transfer to plate and serve.

TUNA GLAZED WITH GINGER AND LIME

Steps:

• Place steaks in a large shallow dish. Combine garlic and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Pour marinade mixture over tuna steaks. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning once.
• Remove steaks from the marinade, reserving marinade. Bring marinade to a boil in a small saucepan.
• Grill tuna steaks, covered, over medium hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Baste often with marinade.