Tuna with Avocado-Kiwi Salsa

 

1 1/2

lb tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick

1/4

cup lime juice

2

teaspoons chili oil

2

tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

small avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 cup)

1

kiwifruit, peeled, chopped (1/2 cup)

3

medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)

1

small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)

2

tablespoons lime juice

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/4

teaspoon salt

• 1 If tuna steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix remaining tuna ingredients. Add tuna; turn to coat with marinade. Cover; refrigerate, turning once, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to marinate.
• 2 Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients; refrigerate.
• 3 Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove tuna from marinade; reserve marinade. Place tuna on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 11 to 16 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until tuna flakes easily with fork and is slightly pink in center. Discard any remaining marinade. Top tuna with salsa.