50+ Friends Club Cookbook
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Grilled Lemon Tuna

From the Kitchen of: Boomer

1/4	c.	Olive or Vegetable Oil
2	tsp.	chopped fresh Basil
1	tsp.	grated Lemon Peel
1/4	tsp.	Salt
1/8	tsp.	Pepper
2	Tbsp.	Lemon Juice
2		Garlic Cloves, minced
1 1/2	lb.	fresh Tuna Steaks
		Lemon Slices if Desired
		Additional fresh Basil Sprigs

• In a small bowl, combine oil, basil, lemon peel, salt, pepper, lemon juice and garlic; mix well.
• Place tuna in resealable food storage plastic bag or shallow glass dish; pour marinade over tuna. Turn fish several times to coat; seal bag or cover dish. Refrigerate 2-4 hours to marinate, turning once.
• When ready to grill, heat grill. Carefully oil grill rack. Remove tuna from marinade; discard marinade. Place tuna on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once.
• To serve, cut tuna into serving-sized pieces.
• Garnish with lemon and fresh basil.
• To broil tuna, place on oiled broiler pan; broil 4-6 inches from heat using times below as a guide, turning once.