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Citrus Smoked Yellow Fin Tuna

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs of fresh tuna
  • 3 tablespoons Citrus infused Olive Oil I used Fresh Blood Orange from Temecula Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Tajín - A Mexican seasoning that consists of dried chili peppers lime, and salt. Buy it here:
  • Tajin Seasoning 5oz
  • Wood such as Alder or a fruit wood

Method
 

  1. Heat your smoker to 200 degrees. You can use an indirect heating method if you are using a bbq grill. You will want your smoker/grill rolling with heat before you put the chicken inside.
  2. Rub the tuna down with the citrus olive oil
  3. Season with the Tajín and allow to cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour
  4. Place the tuna on the grill and allow to smoke
  5. Cook for 2 hours
  6. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes
  7. Garnish with minced chives and fresh guacamole