CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Hot-Glazed Tuna Steak

Horseradish gives this fish on the grill a pleasing jolt.

Hot-Glazed Tuna Steak

2½ tablespoons orange marmalade

1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

½ tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons olive oil

¾ pound fresh tuna steak

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mix marmalade, horseradish, mustard. Set aside. Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Sear tuna 2 minutes for 1-inch piece. Turn and salt and pepper cooked side. Sear second side 2 minutes. Remove from skillet for rare tuna. Or lower heat to medium, continue cooking 4 minutes for more well-done. Remove to 2 plates. Add marmalade mixture to skillet. Saute 30 seconds to melt marmalade. Spoon sauce over tuna.

Yield: Serves 2.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 300 calories, 6.3 grams fat (1 gram saturated), 78 milligrams cholesterol, 40.2 grams protein, 18.6 grams carbohydrates, 0.4 grams fiber, 130 milligrams sodium.

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