Tuna Vera Cruz - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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3 3 tablespoons rum or 3 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs fresh tuna steaks (can use halibut or swordfish)
lemon wedge
lime wedge
Preparation
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Add the tequila, lime juice, lime peel, ginger, garlic, salt, sugar, cumin, cinnamon, and pepper to a small bowl; stir to combine.
Pour marinade into a 2-quart glass casserole dish.
Add the tuna; turn steaks to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Remove steaks from marinade and throw out the marinade.
Grill tuna over med-hot heat approximately 4 mins per side or until fish flakes easily.
Serve with lemon and lime wedges.
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