Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa

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I recently read about the health benefits of macadamia nuts so I thought I'd share one of my favorite recipes that combines them with grilled tuna. It's a great healthy summer recipe!

Submitted by MySensei
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 tuna steaks
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced papaya

  • ½ red onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon hot chile paste, or to taste

  • 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 3 eggs

  • ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

  1. Combine the papaya, onion, and red pepper in a bowl. Add the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and hot chile paste. Toss to combine, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

  3. Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth. Dip the tuna steaks in the egg, and allow excess egg to run off. Press into the macadamia nuts.

  4. Cook the tuna steaks on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium. Serve with the papaya salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

522 Calories
32g Fat
14g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 522
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 42%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 219mg 73%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 45g 89%
Vitamin C 87mg 97%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 1096mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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