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Grilled Tuna with Avocado Mayonnaise

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Wow - this delicious recipe is so easy to make, and it's elegant enough for company.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 21 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 4 (6 oz.) tuna steaks
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • dash pepper

Preparation:

In food processor or blender, combine mayonnaise, avocado, lemon juice, Tabasco, and pepper and blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl, stir in parsley and basil, cover, and refrigerate.

Brush tuna steaks with oil and sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Grill on George Foreman two sided grill for 2-3 minutes per each 1/2" of steak thickness, until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Remove from grill and serve steaks with avocado mayonnaise.

You can also grill this recipe on the outdoor grill. Cook over medium coals for 5 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness.

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