photo credit: HilaryQuinn

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 tuna steaks, about 8oz. each
1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons dried lemongrass
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 lime, juiced
sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl combine chili pepper, ginger, lemongrass, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Place tuna steaks in the bowl and marinade for 10-15 minutes.
3. Place the remaining mixture in a saucepan and put over medium heat.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and place tuna steaks in hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or cooked to desired doneness.
5. Once mixture in saucepan is reduced pour over tuna steaks and serve with white rice or rice noodles.

photo by Ben Terrett

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 scallion, sliced
sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
olive oil

Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl combine sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and scallion. Whisk until smooth.
2. In a shallow dish place tuna steaks.
3. Pour mixture on top of the steaks. Marinate for 30 in refrigerator.
4. Preheat grill. Brush grill with olive oil.
5. Remove fish and sprinkle both side with sea salt and pepper.
6. Grill tuna steaks over high heat, 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked thoroughly.