How to Make Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the joys of summertime is firing up the grill and enjoying the delicious flavors of outdoor cooking. If you're looking for a fresh and flavorful recipe to try this season, then look no further than our Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa. This dish is the perfect combination of light, flaky tuna and sweet, tangy papaya salsa, all topped off with a crunchy macadamia nut crust.

Not only is this recipe incredibly tasty, but it's also a great source of lean protein and...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 tuna steaks

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

    522 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 219mg
    • Sodium: 124mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 87mg
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1096mg