Teriyaki Glazed Tuna

    Servings: 4

    Source: "The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible"


    Ingredients

      4 (4 oz) tuna steaks, 1-inch thick

      Marinade Ingredients:

      1/4 C lite soy sauce
      2 T dry sherry
      2 tsp sesame oil
      2 T orange juice
      1 tsp minced ginger
      2 cloves garlic/minced
      1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes(optional)
      1 T brown sugar


    In medium bowl or zip lock bag, combine all marinade ingredients, add tuna steaks and turn to coat with marinade. Cover & Marinate tuna 2 hours in the refrigerator.

    Remove tuna from marinade & discard.

    Preheat broiler or grill. Spray broiler pan or grill rack by with nonstick spray.. Broil or grill 4-6 inches from the heat source, turning once for a total cooking time of 7-8 minutes. (Cook a bit longer if you want well-done tuna).

    Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 4 ounces): Calories: 168, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 42 mg, Sodium: 194 mg,Carbohydrate: 1 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 26 g

    Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat