Tuna Teriyaki Salsa

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks
• 5 tablespoons sweet style teriyaki sauce
• 3 medium size ripe tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon tequila (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Place tuna steaks in plastic resealable bag. add 3 tablespoons of the teriyaki; seal and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

cut tomatoes in half; squeeze out seeds. chop into 1/2 inch pieces. spread out on paper towels; sprinkle with salt. cover with a layer of paper towels and let stand 15 minutes.

pat tomatoes dry and place in medium size bowl. stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of the teriyaki, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and tequila, if using. let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.

meanwhile, heat gas grill to medium-high or prepare a charcoal grill with medium-hot coals. remove tuna from bag; discard marinade. place on grill and cook aobut 3 minutes per side. serve with tomato salsa on the side.