If you're looking for a delicious and healthy seafood meal, grilled tuna steaks are a great option. Tuna is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but grilling is one of the best ways to bring out its natural flavor. When grilled properly, tuna steaks are moist and flaky on the inside, with a slightly charred exterior. They can be served with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a simple salad. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to grill tuna steaks perfectly, as well as some tips for choosing the best tuna steaks and preparing them for grilling.
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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.
GRILLED TUNA FISH STEAKS
Steps:
- Place tuna steaks in a shallow baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, sherry, vegetable oil, fresh lime juice, and garlic. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the tuna steaks, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Place tuna steaks on grill, and discard remaining marinade. Grill for 3 to 6 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 993.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS FOR TWO
"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
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 TUNA STEAKS WITH TOMATO AND HERB TOPPING
Great tasting grilled tuna steaks, with a bit of a bite from the jalapenos in the topping.....if you're heat sensitive, omit or reduce the amount for your tastes. Recipe is from Beth Kotek. Cooking time does not include the marinating and sitting times, or the time it takes to get your grill ready.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Tuna
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Cover and let it stand at room temperature at least 1 hour.
- Place the tuna steaks in a large, heavy-duty, zip-lock plastic bag.
- Combine 2 tbsp olive oil, and the next 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Pour the marinade mixture over the tuna steaks. Seal bag securely. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
- Remove the steaks from the marinade; discarding the marinade. Spray a grill basket with cooking spray, and place the steaks in the basket. Grill steaks, covered, over medium coals 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Remove steaks to a serving platter and serve with the tomato topping.
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
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
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
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
"My husband and I love to grill," Michelle Armistead says of her low-fat and nearly carb-free entree. "This delicious recipe is quick enough for weeknight meals. Simply make a salad and side dish while the tuna steaks are marinating, and dinner is on the table in no time," she writes from Marlboro, New Jersey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna steaks. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once or twice. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. 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 5-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Before serving, brush tuna with remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
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
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
TUNA STEAKS, GRILLED AND MARINATED
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 16m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the lime juice, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, cumin and hot pepper sauce in a glass or ceramic dish large enough to hold the fish snugly in a single layer.
- Cut the fish into six uniform pieces. Place them in the dish, turn them once to coat both sides, cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. Turn the fish once while it is marinating.
- Heat a grill or broiler. Grill or broil the tuna until it is seared on the outside but still rare in the middle, two to three minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fish and the heat of the grill or broiler.
- Serve at once topped with the pepper salsa.
GRILLED TUNA
Tuna is available most of the year, so fresh steaks should be easy to come by. Be choosy: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. As with all great ocean fish, the flesh tends to be dry. Marinate with oil, and avoid overcooking. The timing is critical, as tuna should be served medium rare. Use a kitchen timer.
Provided by Gordon Holland
Time 1h16m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 644.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
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
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
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
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 TUNA IN FLANK STEAK MARINADE
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large plastic bag combine soy sauce, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt. Add tuna steaks, coating well with marinade. Seal bag, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
- Place a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat for about a minute. Brush pan with vegetable oil. Remove fish from marinade, discarding liquid, and add to pan. Cook to taste (3 minutes on each side for medium-rare). Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 460 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH DILL SAUCE
It's hard to tell which is better in this, the tuna or the sauce! The sauce is even better if done the previous day, but who knows when you're going to catch a tuna? No kidding, if you can do it, it gets no better. Otherwise, get the freshest you can get from your fish monger.
Provided by Splashme
Time 22m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the lemon juice with 1/2 cup olive oil in a sealable plastic bag; seal and shake. Add the tuna steaks and store in refrigerator to marinate while the grill preheats.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk the brown mustard, mustard powder, sugar, vinegar, and 1/3 cup olive oil together in a bowl; stir in the dill.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard the marinade; cook the steaks on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes per side. Drizzle the steaks with the mustard and dill sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
GRILLED TROPICAL TUNA STEAKS
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality tuna steaks for the best flavor and texture.
- If you can't find tuna steaks, you can also use swordfish or salmon steaks.
- Make sure to preheat your grill to the proper temperature before cooking the tuna steaks.
- Season the tuna steaks with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings before grilling.
- Cook the tuna steaks for just a few minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Let the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Grilled tuna steaks are a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared at home. By following these tips, you can ensure that your tuna steaks are cooked perfectly and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give grilled tuna steaks a try.
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