Grilled Spicy Tuna Steaks

Tuna steak is a wonderfully easy-to-make dinner and lunch choice that is often overlooked by home cooks. Packed with protein and very filling, tuna steaks make a delicious main. When served with baked potatoes and grilled vegetables, these spicy steaks make a wholesome meal. Incredibly versatile, tuna steaks can be served instead of the classic grilled chicken breast at your next BBQ and make a great alternative to red meat for when you are entertaining all sorts of dietary needs and preferences. Ready in just 25 minutes, after a 30-minute marinade, the steaks must be quickly cooked on a very hot grill. So preheat your grill and give it time to achieve the right temperature.

Ingredients:

• 6 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice, or lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 to 3 small shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt