Grilled Szechuan Tuna Steaks
Serves 4
Time 45 min
Szechuan peppercorns, which have a brief tingly, numbing effect on the mouth when eaten, are prized in Asian cuisines. Look for them on grocery shelves next to other spices or Asian ingredients.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cracked Szechuan peppercorns plus 1/8 finely ground Szechuan peppercorns, divided
- 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 (6.0-ounce) tuna steaks
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Hot pepper sauce to taste
Method
In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together cracked Szechuan peppercorns, tamari, honey, ginger and 1/4 cup water.
Add tuna and turn to coat on both sides.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat cooking.
Grill tuna, flipping once, until just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ground Szechuan peppercorns and hot pepper sauce.
Transfer tuna to plates and serve sauce on the side.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 400 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 890mg sodium, 19g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 44g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cracked Szechuan peppercorns plus 1/8 finely ground Szechuan peppercorns, divided
- 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 (6.0-ounce) tuna steaks
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Hot pepper sauce to taste