Cajun Blackened Tuna
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YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
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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 |
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