Best 9 Grilled Tropical Tuna Steaks Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of grilled tropical tuna steaks. Savor the rich, meaty texture of tuna perfectly cooked to your liking, infused with a medley of exotic spices and herbs that capture the essence of paradise. Whether you're planning a casual backyard barbecue or an elegant dinner party, this culinary masterpiece will transport you to a tropical oasis with every bite. Discover the art of grilling tuna steaks to perfection, where the outer layer is beautifully charred while the inside remains moist and succulent. Unlock the secrets of creating a marinade that infuses the tuna with irresistible flavors, and learn the techniques to achieve that perfect sear that seals in all the goodness. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

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GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Look for moist, translucent tuna that's shiny pink or red; avoid fish with any hint of browning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 one-inch-thick tuna steaks, (about 4 ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
6 anchovy fillets, cut into thirds
1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat a ridged stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Brush grill pan or grill with oil. Grill tuna until well browned but still rare, about 2 minutes per side; the flesh will be firm and tight. For medium rare, cook 1 minute more, until the flesh begins to pull apart. For medium, cook 2 minutes more, until the flesh flakes apart.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine lemon zest and juice, anchovies, oil, and garlic. Bring to boil over medium heat, remove from heat, and stir in oregano and basil. Serve immediately with sauce spooned over tuna.

GRILLED TROPICAL TUNA STEAKS



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These grilled tuna steaks with a tropical twist are a great way to enjoy a relaxing summer-evening cookout out with friends.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well.
  • Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook - the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 319.3 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

TUSCAN-STYLE GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 fresh tuna steaks, 8 ounces each, 1-inch thick
1 lemon, zested
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, about 2 tablespoons leaves stripped from stem
Handful flat leaf parsley
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Coarse salt and black pepper or grill seasoning
Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
Stuffed Portobellos, recipe follows
Serving suggestions: Mixed green salad dressed with oil and vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 large lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more, for drizzling
4 medium to large portobello mushroom caps
Coarse salt and black pepper, or grill seasoning spice blend
3 large, firm plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped to about 2 tablespoons
1/2 pound fresh smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced
Serving suggestions: Garlic toasts or grilled crusty bread

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat tuna steaks dry. Place zest on top of cutting board. Pile rosemary and parsley leaves on top of zest. Pile garlic and some coarse salt and black pepper or grill seasoning on top of herbs. Finely chop the garlic, herbs, and spices. Drizzle the olive oil over the tuna steaks just enough to coat each side. Rub herb and garlic mixture into fish, coating pieces evenly on each side. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Grill tuna steaks 6 minutes on each side or 4 minutes on each side, if you prefer pink tuna at the center. Cook steaks over: high setting on indoor electric grill, medium high heat on outdoor gas grill or, 6 inches from hot, prepared charcoal.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl or large food storage plastic bag. Coat mushroom caps evenly in marinade.
  • Place mushroom caps on the grill cap-side-up and season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper. If you are using an indoor tabletop electric grill, preheat to 400 degrees F or "high" setting. If you are using an outdoor gas grill, preheat to medium high; for a charcoal grill, prepare coals and cook mushrooms 6 inches from hot coals. Mushrooms will cook 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Cook mushrooms covered or under tin foil tent and turn occasionally.
  • Combine tomatoes, rosemary, and smoked mozzarella. Drizzle with oil and toss.
  • Fill mushroom caps with tomato mixture and top with sliced mozzarella. The mushrooms will look like small pizzas. Place caps in oven at 425 degrees F until cheese melts or you can close grill lid or replace tin foil tent over mushroom caps to melt cheese, it will take 1 to 3 minutes. Serve as-is or, place stuffed caps on garlic toast or sliced crusty bread to catch the juices.

GRILLED TUNA STEAK



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My husband and I enjoy fresh grilled Tuna. I know what some of you may be thinking -- UGH -- Tuna like from a can -- gross -- that was my first thought when I heard the words Tuna. This is different though. This has an excellent flavor. just like grilled steak.

Provided by KimmieOH

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 1 LB. Tuna, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 lb tuna steak

Steps:

  • Combine Olive Oil, Old Bay, Lime and Lemon Juice.
  • Mix Well.
  • Pour over Tuna Steaks and marinade 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Make sure grill is hot - place steaks in hottest section and Sear steaks 1 to 2 minutes per side to seal in the juices.
  • Finish cooking just slightly away from the hottest area - 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
  • My husband likes extra Old Bay on his steak so he sprinkles extra on before cooking and we also like to squeeze fresh lemon over our tuna before we eat it.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 44.6, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 26.5

GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Grilled tuna steak recipes aren't limited to restaurants. After enjoying yellowfin tuna in southwest Florida, I came up with this recipe so I could enjoy the flavor of my favorite fish at home. -Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic and thyme. Add the tuna; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Remove tuna from bag; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill tuna, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Four 1-inch-thick fresh tuna steaks (about 4 pounds)
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS FOR TWO



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"After enjoying yellowfin tuna at a restaurant in southwest Florida, I came up with this recipe so I could enjoy the flavor of my favorite fish at home." -Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic and thyme. Add the tuna; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Remove tuna from bag; sprinkle with 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-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED TROPICAL TUNA STEAKS



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These grilled tuna steaks with a tropical twist are a great way to enjoy a relaxing summer-evening cookout out with friends.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Tuna Recipes

Time 1h23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well.
  • Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook - the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 319.3 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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This is a delicious, simple and healthy recipe for grilled ahi tuna steaks. If you're in a hurry you can skip marinading them for one hour and just cover them with the sauce and place them directly on the grill. You can cook these steaks on your barbecue or on a George Forman grill, or even on your stovetop. Good tuna should be purchased fresh and cooked so it is still pink in the middle -- just like a steak.

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tuna steaks
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, shallots, chili powder, cumin and salt. Mix well.
  • Place tuna fillets in a large resealable bag.
  • Pour marinade in bag and work it around until the steaks are covered. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Spray your grill with some non-stick cooking oil.
  • Place the steaks on the grill and cook on high heat. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side (4 to 5 minutes total if using a George Forman grill) or until they reach the desired doneness (they should still be pink in the middle).
  • Serve with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.9, Fat 0.3, Sodium 399.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.6

Tips:

- When choosing tuna steaks, look for ones that are ruby red or deep pink in color. Avoid steaks that are brown or gray. - To ensure the tuna steaks are cooked evenly, use a sharp knife to score the flesh of the steaks before grilling. - To prevent the tuna steaks from sticking to the grill, brush them lightly with olive oil before cooking. - Cook the tuna steaks over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness. - Serve the grilled tropical tuna steaks immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled tropical tuna steaks are a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of fresh tuna, tropical fruits, and spices creates a flavorful dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give grilled tropical tuna steaks a try. You won't be disappointed!

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