Tuna Mojo

tuna steaks

🥗Healthier: swordfish

💰Cheaper: mahi-mahi

Swordfish is lower in mercury, while mahi-mahi is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Zucchini provides a low-calorie alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

scallops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Chicken offers lean protein, and tilapia is a cost-effective seafood option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has high smoke point and is heart-healthy, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Season the tuna with olive oil, salt, and pepper on both sides.

Grill the vegetables cut into appropriate pieces.

Poach the scallops and shrimp in water for about 1 minute until cooked.

Cool the poached shrimp and scallops in ice water.

Chop the green onion and add half of the diced red onion for flavor.

Add rice wine vinegar and olive oil to the grilled vegetables.

Segment the orange and add it to the mixture for the mojo.

Grill the tuna, flipping it for grill marks, cooking to desired doneness (medium rare or rare).

Plate the grilled vegetables, place the tuna on top, and add the mojo.

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