Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa

This grilled tuna features a crunchy macadamia crust and is served with a refreshing papaya salad. It's a fantastic 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 the grate.

Step 2

Combine papaya, bell pepper, and onion in a medium bowl. Add cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and hot chile paste; toss to combine. Refrigerate salsa until ready to serve.

Step 3

Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth. Spread nuts on a shallow plate.

Step 4

Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Dip tuna steaks in beaten eggs and allow excess eggs to run off. Press into macadamia nuts until evenly coated.

Step 5

Cook tuna steaks on the preheated grill to desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium. Serve with papaya salsa.