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Tuna Tacos with Lime & Cilantro Cream

Tuna Tacos with Lime & Cilantro Cream

By Traeger Kitchen

Nothing says fiesta like fresh grilled Mexican tacos. These tacos are the perfect Olympic food to munch on as you watch your favorite Mexico Olympians compete.

Prep Time

25 Min

Cook Time

20 Min

Pellets

Alder
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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1/2 Cupolive oil
1/4 Cuporange juice
3/8 Cuplime juice
1 Tablespoontaco seasoning
2 Clovegarlic, minced
1 PoundTuna, steak
1 Cupsour cream
1/3 Cupcilantro
1 Clovegarlic, chopped
1 Teaspoonfresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
corn tortillas, 6"
As Neededshredded green cabbage
As Neededred onion, diced
As Neededjalapeño, sliced into rings
As Neededdiced Roma tomatoes
As Neededcilantro, chopped
To Tastelime, cut into wedges
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    Marinade: Combine orange juice, lime juice, taco seasoning, minced garlic cloves and olive oil in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup olive oil

    • 1/4 Cup orange juice

    • 1/4 Cup lime juice

    • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

  • Step 2

    Pour the marinade over the tuna steaks in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 4 hours.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Pound Tuna, steak

  • Step 3

    Lime & Cilantro Cream: Combine sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, garlic and jalapenos in a blender and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerated until ready to serve.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup sour cream

    • 2 Tablespoon lime juice

    • 1/3 Cup cilantro

    • 1 Clove garlic, chopped

    • 1 Teaspoon fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced

  • Step 4

    Start the Traeger and set the temperature to 400 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Drain tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange steaks directly on the grill grate and grill until the tuna is cooked to your liking, about 10-20 minutes. Flip once halfway through.

    00:20

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Pull from grill and let rest for a few minutes.

  • Step 7

    Cut the tuna steaks into thin slices and serve with toppings. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  corn tortillas, 6"

    • As Needed shredded green cabbage

    • As Needed red onion, diced

    • As Needed jalapeño, sliced into rings

    • As Needed diced Roma tomatoes

    • As Needed cilantro, chopped

    • To Taste lime, cut into wedges

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