Grilled Tuna Steaks With Tomato And Herb Topping - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Topping
1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Tuna Steaks
4 tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick (6 to 8 ounce)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, root peeled and grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Cover and let it stand at room temperature at least 1 hour.
Place the tuna steaks in a large, heavy-duty, zip-lock plastic bag.
Combine 2 tbsp olive oil, and the next 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Pour the marinade mixture over the tuna steaks. Seal bag securely. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
Remove the steaks from the marinade; discarding the marinade. Spray a grill basket with cooking spray, and place the steaks in the basket. Grill steaks, covered, over medium coals 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Remove steaks to a serving platter and serve with the tomato topping.