Here is a fresh and delicious recipe for tuna steaks courtesy of Diana Santospago, chef and owner of the Inn at Isle au Haut.

Fresh Tuna Steaks at Jess Market in Rockland, ME

Fresh Tuna Steaks with Avocado Grape Salsa
Diana Santospago, Inn at Isle au Haut Cookbook

2 ripe avocados, skinned, diced and sprinkled with the juice of 1 large lemon
1 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tablespoon snipped chives
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 1-inch-thick tuna steaks
Olive oil for brushing
Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper

In a medium bowl toss the avocado, shallots, garlic, grapes, cilantro, chives, and red pepper flakes with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat the grill or a grill pan until very hot. Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once for 2 minutes per side for rare. Remove from the heat.

Slice the tuna across the grain and fan on a bed of Lemon Cous Cous. Top with a spoonful of the salsa and garnish with a grape cluster, lemon wedges and a small bundle of fresh chives.

Serves 4.

Diana Santospago is the chef and innkeeper of The Inn at Isle au Haut.