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Oak-Planked Peppercorn Tuna Steaks with Orange Mayonnaise

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Photography: Becky-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

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Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 steak and 1 1/2 tablespoons orange mayonnaise)

Ingredients

  • 1  (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) oak grilling plank
  • 1/4  cup  low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4  teaspoon  grated orange rind
  • 2  tablespoons  fresh orange juice
  • 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh chives
  • 4  (6-ounce) Bluefin tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 2  tablespoons  mixed peppercorns, crushed

Preparation

Immerse and soak plank in water for 1 hour; drain.

Prepare grill, heating one side to medium and one side to high heat.

Combine mayonnaise, rind, juice, and chives; stir well with a whisk. Chill.

Lightly coat top of tuna with cooking spray. Sprinkle the tuna with salt; firmly press peppercorns into tuna.

Place plank on grill rack over high heat; grill 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn plank over; move to medium heat. Place tuna on charred side of plank. Cover and grill 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Serve tuna with orange mayonnaise.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
245 (25% from fat)
Fat:
6.7g (sat 1.2g,mono 1.7g,poly 3g)
Protein:
40.1g
Carbohydrate:
3.4g
Fiber:
0.7g
Cholesterol:
82mg
Iron:
1.4mg
Sodium:
528mg
Calcium:
38mg
Cooking Light, JUNE 2003