Baja tuna steaks are a tantalizing culinary delight, offering a burst of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant shores of Baja California. Whether you prefer grilling, pan-searing, or baking, the possibilities for preparing this delectable fish are endless. Discover the secrets to cooking baja tuna steaks to perfection, ensuring a tender, flaky texture and an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BAJA TUNA STEAKS
Spicy Baja Tuna steaks topped with your favorite guacamole. The recipe #400754 has chili's that are quite spicy and the guacamole is a perfect accomodante. My chili powder is very hot and fresh. If need be do double yours accordingly.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all marinade ingredients together.
- Coat the steaks with marinade and cover. Let marinade 1 hour.
- remove the tuna scraping the marinade off. Reserve marinade.
- In a very hot lightly oiled pan sear the tuna steaks 3 minutes each side for a rare center. Do cook longer a well done center.
- Remove, cover set aside.
- Meanwhile in same pan lower heat and stir fry the marinade ingredients for 2 minute, add rum and brown sugar and then simmer for 5 minutes or till completely reduced.
- Slice and serve topped with simmered marinade and guacamole.
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- To grill the tuna, get a charcoal or stove-top cast-iron grill very hot. Brush the fish with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. The center should be raw, like sushi, or the tuna will be tough and dry. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
TUNA STEAKS WITH TOMATO AND BASIL RAW SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 14m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan or indoor/outdoor grill to high. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the tuna steaks spread it around then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine tomatoes, onions, parsley and basil in a bowl. Dress with extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat the tomatoes evenly, 2 to 3 tablespoons. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the sauce marinate at least 10 minutes.
- When you are ready to eat, grill steaks 2 minutes on each side for rare, 3 minutes for medium and 4 for opaque, well done. Stir sauce up then serve liberal amounts of it on top of the steaks.
MARINATED TUNA STEAK
Steps:
- In a large non-reactive dish, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Cook the tuna steaks for 5 to 6 minutes, then turn and baste with the marinade. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or to desired doneness. Discard any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 944.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS
These marinated tuna steaks, served rare, taste 'fancy' but are very easy to cook. Even my husband, who doesn't like most cooked fish, enjoys these steaks. A sprinkling of cracked black pepper is a good finisher for this dish.
Provided by meg_in_quebec
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
- Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1874.6 mg, Sugar 5 g
TUNA STEAKS MOROCCAN STYLE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine paprika, cumin, turmeric, anise, ginger, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt and and pepper, and blend well.
- Place the tuna steaks on a large platter and sprinkle and rub each side with the spice mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the lemon juice and oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until ready to cook.
- If broiling, arrange the steaks on a rack and place under a very hot broiler about 4 inches from the heat. Broil 4 minutes with the door partly open. Turn, continue cooking or broiling leaving the door open for about 3 to 4 minutes for pink inside. For rare, cook less. The steaks should be well browned.
- For pan frying, heat a heavy cast-iron skillet, large enough to hold the steaks in one layer. Do not add fat. When the skillet is quite hot, add the tuna steaks, cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes more on the second side for rare. If desired, cook longer.
- Place the steaks on warm plates, brush them with the melted butter, sprinkle with coriander. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TUNA STEAKS
Make and share this Tuna Steaks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Tuna
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dredge tuna in flour, salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a heavy skillet and cook the tuna until lightly browned on both sides.
- Add lemon juice and cook a minute or two longer.
- Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 63.2, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.8
BASIL TUNA STEAKS
One of my favorite creations is this five-ingredient recipe in the menu below. Tuna is delicious and can be grilled in no time.-Linda McLyman, Syracuse, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil. Sprinkle with the basil, salt and pepper. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh tuna steaks. Fresh tuna steaks will have a firm texture and a deep red color. Avoid tuna steaks that are mushy or have a grayish color.
- Marinate the tuna steaks before cooking. Marinating the tuna steaks in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to enhance their flavor and keep them moist during cooking.
- Cook the tuna steaks over high heat. Cooking the tuna steaks over high heat will help to sear the outside of the fish and keep the inside moist and tender.
- Do not overcook the tuna steaks. Tuna steaks are best cooked rare or medium-rare. Overcooked tuna steaks will be dry and tough.
- Serve the tuna steaks immediately. Tuna steaks are best served immediately after cooking. You can serve them with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Conclusion:
Baja tuna steaks are a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in just a few minutes. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your tuna steaks are cooked perfectly and that they are full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Baja tuna steaks a try.
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