Ginger-Lime Tuna Steaks

Submitted by applesaucelove

"These are very good on the grill, can also be made with swordfish and halibut steaks. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6 steaks
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1-inch thick
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• lime wedge, if desired

directions

1. If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces.
2. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag, mix remaining ingredients except lime wedges. Add fish, turn to coat.
3. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning fish once, for at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
4. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove fish from marinade, reserve marinade.
5. Cover and grill fish about 4 inches from medium heat 11 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center.
6. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve with lime wedges.