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Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa Recipe

Recipe by: MySensei

"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!"
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Directions
  • Prep45 m
  • Cook5 m
  • Ready In50 m
  • 1Combine 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.
  • 2Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • 3Brush 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.
  • 4Cook 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.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 522 cals
  • 2 cups diced papaya
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste, or to taste
  • 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    522
    26%
  • Fat:
    32.4
    50%
  • Carbs:
    13.7
    4%
  • Protein:
    44.6
    89%
  • Cholesterol:
    219
    73%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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