Marinated sweet and hot tuna steaks

ServeS 4

For the marinade:

2 tbsp dark soy sauce

2 tbsp olive oil

juice of 2 limes

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1in (2.5cm) piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped

2 tbsp dark brown sugar

1 tsp cayenne pepper

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 fresh tuna steaks, about 7oz (200g) each

Method:

1 Put all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Season with sea salt and black pepper, and mix together well. Put the tuna steaks in a plastic freezer bag, pour in the marinade, and seal, making sure that the tuna is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if time permits.

2 Heat the barbecue until hot. Grill the tuna steaks over high heat for 2 minutes on each side, turning only once during cooking. Transfer to a plate, and leave to rest in a warm place for 2 minutes.

3 Serve with a fresh green salad.

Marinated sweet and hot tuna steaks