Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa

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!

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 522 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
• 2 cups diced papaya
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 red onion, diced
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 0.25 teaspoon hot chile paste, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.