Thursday, July 11, 2013

Grilled Tuna Steak Tacos

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 4 Limes, Halved, Divided
  • 5 Cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided
  • 2 TSP Ground Cumin, Divided
  • 4 Portions Swordfish or Tuna
  • (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 Ripe Avocado, Peeled, Pitted and Diced
  • 1/4 Red Onion
  • 2 JalapeƱos, Seeded and Minced
  • 2 TBSP Cilantro, Chopped
  • 8 Flour Tortillas (6-inch)
  • 8 Lettuce Leaves

DIRECTIONS

  • 1
    1. Preheat grill to medium.
  • 2
    2. Combine olive oil, juice of 3 limes, 4 garlic cloves and 1 TSP cumin in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Then add fish to this marinade and let it soak up the flavors for 15 minutes at room temperature, turning once after about 7 minutes.
  • 3
    3. While fish is marinating, in a separate small mixing bowl, stir together the remaining lime juice, garlic and cumin with diced avocado, onion, jalapeƱos and cilantro.
  • 4
    4. Place marinated fish on hot grill and cook for approximately 5 minutes, turn and grill for approximately 5 more minutes, until opaque throughout. Place cooked fish on a cutting board, let it cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.
  • 5
    5. While the grill is still hot, place tortillas directly on it and grill them for about 30 seconds on each side.
  • 6
    6. Place two tortillas on each plate. Put a lettuce leaf in each tortilla, fill with a portion of grilled, sliced fish, and top with tangy avocado salsa. Fold the tortillas over, serve and enjoy!