Seared Ahi Tuna with Blackberry-Passion Fruit Marinade

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna with Blackberry-Passion Fruit Marinade
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 blackberries; 1/2 cup passion fruit juice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks; 1/2 stalk green onion, thinly sliced

Ahi tuna steaks seared rare and glazed with a bright marinade combining passion fruit juice, blackberries, soy sauce, and honey, finished with fresh parsley and green onion.

Glycemic Load: 4.2 (Low)

300 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: PT120M

Cook: PT5M

diabetes friendly ibd friendly

Original recipe: www.allrecipes.com

About This Calculation

Seared Ahi Tuna with Blackberry-Passion Fruit Marinade has a low glycemic load of 4.2 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are honey (GL 2.6), passion fruit juice (GL 1.5), lemon juice (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.