Italian Grilled Tuna

Photo: flickr user rick

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds tuna steaks

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers

1/2 cup sliced scallions

2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano

2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley

cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine the tuna steaks and lemon juice and marinate for 15 minutes. Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches above the heat source. On a gas grill, set the heat to medium.

Grill or broil the tuna 6 inches from the heat source for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Combine all remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the sauce over the tuna steaks to serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Serving size: 3 to 4 oonces.