Cajun Blackened Tuna Recipe | YIELD

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 fresh 1-inch thick tuna steaks (6 ounces each) 1‑1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 lemon wedges

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare grill or heat a ridged grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush butter over both sides of tuna. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well and sprinkle over both sides of tuna.
2. Place tuna on grid over medium-hot coals or in preheated grill pan. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare tuna (do not overcook or tuna will become dry and tough). Serve with lemon wedges.

This recipe appears in: Southern NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 steak plus 1 lemon wedge Protein 40 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 2 g Cholesterol 81 mg Saturated Fat 6 g Total Fat 15 g Calories from Fat 44 % Calories 305 Sodium 490 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 5.5