Grilled Texas Tequila Tuna

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Texas Sampler, Junior League of Richardson, TX"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 14mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup tequila
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon ground red chile
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 lbs fresh tuna steaks (4 steaks, approximately 3/4 inch thick)

directions

1. Mix all the ingredients together except the tuna in a bowl.
2. Lay tuna in a shallow dish; pour marinade over tuna.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Remove tuna from marinade and reserve liquid.
5. Place tuna on prepared grill over medium heat, turning once.
6. Cook until done, about 6-7 minutes per side (or cook until desired doneness).
7. Heat marinade to boiling in saucepan; cook until bell pepper is tender.
8. Serve over tuna.
9. May use swordfish or hailbut.