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GRILLED TUNA WITH HONEY MUSTARD MARINADE
Grill these delicious tuna steaks on the charcoal or gas grill or use a stovetop grill pan. Serve with roasted new potatoes or rice, along with salad greens for a delicious and light summer meal. Use fresh tuna for the best flavor. Serves 2 to 3
Ingredients - 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks
Directions - Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Put tuna in a food storage bag; add about 4 tablespoons of the mustard mixture. Seal the bag, making sure the mixture fully coats the fish.
- Let marinate for about 20 minutes.
- Brush the grill with olive oil and heat (SEE TUNA GRILLING TIPS VIDEO).
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and pour the marinade in a small saucepan. Bring marinade to a boil; remove from heat and set aside.
- Grill the tuna over high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or until done as desired.
- Drizzle with the hot marinade and garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
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Fish Facts
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TUNA - THE HEALTHY CHOICE
For those individuals seeking a top quality meal, with vital nutritional value, tuna fish is a simple and yet important food choice. Selected by millions of Americans each week, through the support of nutritionists, fresh tuna fish has become the seafood selection of choice. We as educated consumers owe it to ourselves to understand the vital nutrition tuna fish brings to the family meal, so let's examine what the nutritional value of tuna fish really is.
Tuna fish boasts an extremely low calorie content, approximately 185 calories per 6 oz. serving while providing very high protein. It is also a valuable source of Omega fatty acids, which are required for vital organ function. Containing all of the nine essential fatty acids, tuna fish is the only fish product which provides for the full recommended daily allowance of protein intake.
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In addition to these added health values in terms of Omega 3's and protein, tuna also provides a low cholesterol (46 mg.) meal option. Additionally, fresh tuna has a very low sodium content which makes it a great choice for individuals who suffer from hypertension or edema.
The Omega 3's found in tuna fish also work to promoted a healthy cardiovascular system and strengthen heart health. For all these reasons, many American nutritionists have encouraged the regular consumption of tuna fish as part of weekly meal planning.
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