Grilled Tuna Steaks with Strawberry Salsa Recipe

Place the basil leaves, olive oil , balsamic vinegar , soy sauce , pepper, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons hot water in a blender and puree.

Arrange the tuna steaks in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour the marinade over the tuna . Cover and marinate for 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator, turning the steaks occasionally.

Prepare coals for grilling or preheat the broiler. Drain the tuna steaks and grill them over medium-hot coals or broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat until charred on the outside but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes, turning the steaks once. Do not overcook. Remove from the heat and place the steaks on warmed dinner plates.

Spoon the strawberry salsa over the tuna, garnish each with a sprig of basil, and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 entree servings • Strawberry Salsa Recipe Recipe Source: Nicole Routhier's Fruit Cookbook by Nicole Routhier (Workman Publishing)

Reprinted with permission.