Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 tuna steaks

Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups diced papaya

½ red onion

diced

1 red bell pepper

diced

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 clove garlic

minced

¼ teaspoon hot chile paste

or to taste

4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

3 eggs

½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Combine the papaya onion and red pepper in a bowl. Add the cilantro lime juice garlic and hot chile paste. Toss to combine then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 3

Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth. Dip the tuna steaks in the egg and allow excess egg to run off. Press into the macadamia nuts.

Step 4

Cook the tuna steaks on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness about 2 minutes per side for medium. Serve with the papaya salsa.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 522

% Daily Value *

Protein: 44.6g 89%

Carbohydrates: 13.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 7.2g

Fat: 32.4g 50%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 219.3mg 73%

Vitamin A Iu: 2157.9IU 43%

Niacin Equivalents: 34.4mg 264%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 96%

Vitamin C: 87.1mg 145%

Folate: 78.2mcg 20%

Calcium: 109.8mg 11%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 98.3mg 35%

Potassium: 1096.3mg 31%

Sodium: 124mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 291.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.