Grilled Tuna With Spiced Butter

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Serving Size : 4 servings.
Category : Tuna


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tuna steaks -- or fillets*
1 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 teaspoon jalapeno or serrano chili
-- peppers, finely minced
2 teaspoons garlic -- finely minced
1 teaspoon ginger -- finely minced or
powder



Ready, set, cook!



* about 6-8 ounces each Place softened butter in mixing bowl and beat
until fluffy. Blend in the cilantro, chili, garlic, and ginger. Spoon
dollops of butter mixture onto waxed paper and refrigerate ahead of
time for readied individual servings. Refrigerate. Place fish on rack
3 inches from mesquite coals. Grill fish about 4 to 5 minutes on each
side. Place dollops of spiced butter on the finished fillet, or warm
the spiced butter and spoon over the cooked steaks. Source: Mesquite
Cookery by John 'Boog' Powell