Tuna steaks go well in
any setting, but combined with black beans, avocado and jalapeño
they become savory delicacies.
Grilled
Tuna Tacos
1 tomato, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds (1 1/2-inch) thick tuna steaks
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
8 corn tortillas
1 avocado, diced
- Heat grill.
- In a bowl combine tomato,
onion, jalapeno, lime and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Set aside.
- Brush tuna with oil. Grill
fish about 5 minutes per side until fish flakes easily with a
fork or until fish reaches desired doneness. Remove from grill
and set aside.
- Heat beans in a saucepan
over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, wrap tortillas
in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or place on grill
15 seconds per side.
- Cut tuna into 1-inch chunks.
- In a bowl combine tuna
with tomato mixture and avocado sprinkled with any remaining
lime juice. Layer each warm tortilla with 1/4 cup black beans
and a portion of tuna salad.
Makes 8 servings.