Grilled Ahi Tuna with Citrus Salad
Ingredients
- 4 Ahi Tuna steaks, thawed
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 Orange - peeled, sectioned, and diced
- 1 Grapefruit - peeled, sectioned, and diced
- 1 Jalapeño - seeded and diced
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, and lemon juice to create a marinade. Place tuna steaks in a shallow glass dish and cover with marinade. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate tuna steaks in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Peel, section, and dice the orange and grapefruit. Combine with the jalapeño, cilantro, and scallions. Set aside.
Toss asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill 2-4 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
Grill the marinated tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side over high heat.
- Rare: cook 4 minutes total
- Medium: cook 5 minutes total
- Well: cook 6 minutes total
Diagonally slice the tuna into 1/4 inch thick slices and serve over the grilled asparagus. Top with the citrus salad.
