TUNA WITH CITRUS PONZU SAUCE

Tuna with Citrus Ponzu Sauce image

I like this Asian-inspired tuna because it's easy to prepare, delicious and healthy, too. It's a popular dish with my friends. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

Steps:

Combine the five-spice powder, salt and cayenne; sprinkle over tuna steaks. In a large skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center; remove and keep warm., Combine the orange juice, onions, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and ginger; pour into skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with tuna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges