Spicy Grilled Tuna with Garden Salsa
Spicy Grilled Tuna with Garden Salsa is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Roast garlic and jalapeños in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots), 5 to 10 minutes for jalapeños, 15 minutes for garlic.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionRoast garlic and jalapeños in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots), 5 to 10 minutes for jalapeños, 15 minutes for garlic.
Cool, then peel garlic.
Puree garlic, jalapeños, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
Scoop 1/2 cup puree into a 13" x 9" glass baking dish.
Place fish on puree, flipping once to coat both sides.
Cover dish; refrigerate 10 to 20 minutes to marinate.
Transfer remaining puree into another bowl for salsa.
Mix in tomatoes.
Rinse onion in a small strainer under cold water; drain.
Add to tomato mixture.
Stir in cilantro, mint and basil.
Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Coat grill with cooking spray; heat to medium-high (about 375°F).
Remove fish from marinade; place on grill.
Cover grill and cook 3 minutes.
Uncover, flip fish, cover again and cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more for medium-rare.
Transfer fish to plates; spoon salsa on top.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.