Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

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.

Recipe By : Fruit Cookbook by Nicole Routhiers

From: wesbc[smtp:wsc9510#hertz.Njit.Ed

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