Title: Tuna, Grilled Steaks with Strawberry Salsa
Categories: Seafood -, Entrees
Yield: 4 Servings

1/4 c Fresh basil leaves -- firmly
Packed
2/3 c Mild olive oil
2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1 tb Soy sauce
1/2 ts Fresh ground black pepper
1/4 ts Sugar
1/4 ts Salt
4 Whole tuna steaks
Strawberry Salsa
*****GARNISH****
4 Sprigs fresh basil

Place the basil leaves, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, sugar, salt
and 2 tablespoons hot water in a blender and puree.

Arrange the tuna steaks in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a
single layer. Pour the marinade over the fish. Cover and marinate for 3-4
hours in the refrigerator - turning the steaks occasionally.

Prepare coals for grilling for preheat the broiler.

Drain the tuna steaks and grill them over medium-hot coals or broil 4-5
inches from he heat until charred on the outside but still pink in the
center
~ about 3 minutes - turning the steaks once. Do not overcook. Remove from
the heat and place the steaks on warmed dinner plates.

Spoon the strawberry salsa over the tuna, garnish each with a sprig of
basil
and serve immediately.

VARIATION: GRILLED TUNA WITH SAUTEED TROPICAL FRUITS: Marinate and grill
the
tuna steaks as directed above. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large
skillet
over medium-high heat. Add to the skillet 1/2 cup each: Diced fresh
banana,
pineapple, mango and papaya with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
leaves,
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon sugar. Saute just until
the
mixture is heated through - about 30 seconds. Do not overcook. Season to
taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon the sauteed fruit
mixture over the tuna and serve immediately.

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #156

Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:23:50 -0500

From: Sharon

Recipe By : Fruit Cookbook by Nicole Routhiers