Best 7 Grilled Lime Tuna Recipes

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Grilled lime tuna is a delectable dish that combines the zesty taste of lime with the savory flavor of tuna. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with the tender, flaky tuna cooked to perfection and the tangy lime marinade adding a refreshing twist. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, grilled lime tuna is an easy-to-make recipe that is sure to impress.

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GRILLED GINGER-LIME TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Ginger-Lime Tuna Steaks image

Add a zesty twist to your fish! Tuna takes on a whole new taste when it's marinated in an easy homemade ginger-lime marinade.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix remaining ingredients except lime wedges. Add fish; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning fish once, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish about 4 inches from medium heat 11 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve fish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED LIME TUNA



Grilled Lime Tuna image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 thick slice of tuna 10 ounces
1/2 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler if using.
  • Wash and dry tuna, and squeeze juice from lime over both sides. Let tuna sit no more than 20 minutes.
  • Prepare stove-top grill if using. Measure tuna at thickest point, and cook eight minutes to the inch, grilling or broiling on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 98, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OLD BAY HONEY LIME GRILLED TUNA



OLD BAY HONEY LIME GRILLED TUNA image

Categories     Fish     Broil     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup oil
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. honey
1 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1 lb. tuna (or swordfish) steaks

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in shallow dish or plastic self-closing bag. Add fish; turn to coat. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Grill or broil 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with fork.

SOY-LIME MARINATED GRILLED TUNA WITH CUCUMBER SALAD



Soy-Lime Marinated Grilled Tuna With Cucumber Salad image

Make and share this Soy-Lime Marinated Grilled Tuna With Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons ginger (minced or grated)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs fresh tuna fillets (1-inch thick)
2 small cucumbers, peeled
3/4 cup carrot, peeled and sliced very thin (or grated)
1 teaspoon finely chopped red jalapeno chiles or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 scallion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 head green leaf lettuce, sliced into fine ribbons 1/4 inch thick (6 cups)
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaf
1/4 cup loosely packed Thai basil or 1/4 cup regular basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger and brown sugar (makes 1 1/2 cups).
  • Stir well.
  • Pour half the mixture into a shallow dish large enough to fit the fish.
  • Add the fish and marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or in the refrigerator 45 minutes.
  • If refrigerating, remove the fish from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling.
  • Meanwhile, cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise.
  • Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds.
  • Cut the cucumbers into 1/4-inch-thick slices crosswise (makes about 2 cups).
  • Add the cucumbers, carrot, chile pepper, scallion and sesame seeds to the remaining marinade, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Remove the fish to paper towels and discard the marinade in the dish.
  • Pat the excess marinade from the tuna.
  • With a pastry or barbecue brush, brush the fish with additional olive oil.
  • On an outdoor grill or a grill pan over high heat, lightly brush the grates with olive oil (do not place the fish on the grill until the flames have subsided).
  • Grill the fish 3 to 5 minutes on both sides for medium rare or 6 to 8 minutes for medium well.
  • When slightly cooled, cut into thick slices.
  • Meanwhile, mix the lettuce and herbs with the chilled marinade and transfer to a platter.
  • Place the fish on top, and drizzle additional marinade over the fish.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 2122.4, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 46.8

AHI TUNA ON GRILLED PINEAPPLE W/LIME MUSTARD



Ahi Tuna on Grilled Pineapple W/Lime Mustard image

From *The Carnival Experience* by Peter Leypold (Exec Chef of Carnival Cruise Lines), this starter course or appy is elegant, incredibly good & an easy-fix that esp appeals to me as it is made ahead & served cold to the table in a flash. I promise you & your guests will love this!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 6 Appy Servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons English mustard or 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 fresh pineapple
12 ounces fresh ahi tuna
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix lime juice w/mustard & set aside.
  • FOR PINEAPPLE:.
  • Halve pineapple from side-to-side & reserve top half for another use. Peel bottom half of pineapple, remove center core & cut into 6 rd slices.
  • Heat stove-top grill or grill pan & grill pineapple slices till lightly browned. Remove from heat, brush w/lime mustard & set aside to chill.
  • FOR TUNA: Cut tuna into 12 1 oz chunks, sear the tuna chunks in the butter & set aside to chill.
  • TO SERVE: Place 2 chunks of the tuna on ea pineapple slice & serve cold sprinkled w/sea salt & lime zest as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 50, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 14.4

GRILLED TUNA WITH WASABI-LIME SOY VINAIGRETTE RECIPE



Grilled Tuna With Wasabi-Lime Soy Vinaigrette Recipe image

Provided by Joelene

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 yellowfin tuna steaks, sushi grade
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste or horseradish
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salad
1 pound baby greens or mesclun
Bean sprouts or alfalfa sprouts for garnish

Steps:

  • Cover the tuna steaks with soy sauce and let stand until ready to cook, but no longer than 1 hour. Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Taste, adjust seasonings and set aside. Season tuna steaks with freshly ground pepper and salt. Heat grill to high heat. Cook tuna quickly so the outside browns and the inside remains a reddish-pink - about 1 to 2 minutes per side, depending on thickness of tuna. Transfer tuna to cutting board and slice thinly. Divide the greens among four plates. Arrange sliced tuna in a fan pattern over the greens and drizzle with wasabi-lime vinaigrette. Garnish with sprouts. Makes 4 servings

GRILLED GINGER-LIME TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Ginger-Lime Tuna Steaks image

Add a zesty twist to your fish! Tuna takes on a whole new taste when it's marinated in an easy homemade ginger-lime marinade.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix remaining ingredients except lime wedges. Add fish; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning fish once, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish about 4 inches from medium heat 11 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve fish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right tuna steaks: Look for steaks that are about 1 inch thick and have a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are thin or have a lot of white streaks.
  • Marinate the tuna steaks: Marinating the tuna steaks in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and herbs will help to add flavor and moisture to the fish.
  • Grill the tuna steaks over high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the fish and keep the inside moist and tender.
  • Cook the tuna steaks to your desired doneness: Tuna steaks can be cooked to rare, medium, or well-done. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steaks and how you like them cooked.
  • Serve the tuna steaks immediately: Grilled tuna steaks are best served immediately after they are cooked. You can serve them with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled lime tuna is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The lime marinade adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the fish, while the grilling process helps to create a perfectly cooked tuna steak that is moist and tender on the inside and slightly charred on the outside. Serve grilled lime tuna with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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