Grilled Fresh Tuna

4 individual tuna steaks, about 1/3 lb each and 1 inch thick
3 T olive or vegetable oil
1 or 2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 T tarragon vinegar or lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
Hot garlic butter (recipe below)

Marinate tuna steaks in olive oil mixed with garlic and vinegar for about 1 hour. Grill over charcoal or under the broiler, allowing 10 minutes per inch of thickness at thickest part, basting often with marinade and turning once during cooking. When tender, season with pepper and serve with garlic butter.

Serves 4.

Hot garlic butter
To each 1/2 pound melted butter, add 1 or 2 cloves garlic, pressed, and simmer gently. Strain if you prefer and serve hot. For more flavor, add 1 T minced fresh parsley while simmering.