Best 10 Grilled Tuna Steaks With Japanese Marinade Recipes

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Grilled tuna steaks with Japanese marinade are a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of tuna with the umami-rich flavors of Japanese ingredients. This delectable dish is not only a culinary delight but also a healthier alternative to other grilled fish, as tuna is known for its high protein content and low levels of saturated fat. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook looking to try something new, this guide will provide you with all the necessary information to create the perfect grilled tuna steaks with Japanese marinade.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH JAPANESE MARINADE



Grilled Tuna Steaks with Japanese Marinade image

Besides fish and chicken, this marinade is also good with steak, tofu, and vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick and about 6 ounces each
Japanese Marinade
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high; oil grates. Place 4 tuna steaks (each 3/4 inch thick and about 6 ounces) in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Add Japanese Marinade; turn to coat. Cover; marinate 15 to 30 minutes in refrigerator, turning fish occasionally.
  • Just before grilling, remove from refrigerator; remove tuna from marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Grill fish until charred on the outside but still pink inside, 2 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 g

TUSCAN-STYLE GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



Tuscan-Style Grilled Tuna Steaks image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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
Mixed green salad dressed with oil and vinegar
Stuffed portobellos, recipe follows
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

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.
  • Serving suggestions: garlic toasts or grilled crusty bread
  • 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 ASIAN TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Asian Tuna Steaks image

With seafood as delicately flavored as tuna, it only takes a splash of soy sauce plus garlic and green onion to create mealtime magic.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup lite soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 (8-oz.) tuna steaks (about 1-inch thick)

Steps:

  • In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, combine all ingredients except tuna steaks; mix well. Add tuna; turn to coat. Let stand while grill is heating.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, remove tuna from soy sauce mixture; reserve mixture. Place tuna on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork and is opaque in center, turning once and brushing frequently with soy sauce mixture.
  • Bring any remaining soy sauce mixture to a boil in small saucepan. Serve tuna with warm soy sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 3 g

MARINATED GRILLED TUNA STEAK



Marinated Grilled Tuna Steak image

The secret to a perfect tuna steak is to cook it as you would a rare or medium-rare steak, overcooking will produce a tough dry fish, the center needs to be pink -- plan ahead the steaks need to marinade for 8-24 hours, prep time includes refrigeration time --- I have made this in the past many times it is *very* good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Tuna

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (4 ounce) fresh tuna steaks
ground black pepper (to taste) or lemon pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced (can use less if desired)

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine all marinade ingredients until well blended.
  • Place the tuna steaks into a shallow glass dish (I use an 11 x 7-inch baking pan for this).
  • Pour the marinade over the tuna steaks and turn to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate 8-24 hours (turning a couple of times during chilling).
  • Preheat the grill to HIGH heat.
  • Oil the grill grate.
  • Remove the steaks from marinade (discard any marinade) and place on a plate.
  • Season lightly with freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  • Grill the steaks for 5 minutes per side or until rare or medium-rare (DO NOT overcook the tuna or it will be dry!).
  • Delicious!

MARINATED TUNA STEAK



Marinated Tuna Steak image

This mixture of orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic gives this marinade a wonderful taste.

Provided by LINKYJ

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 51m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks

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 IN FLANK STEAK MARINADE



Grilled Tuna in Flank Steak Marinade image

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil; more for brushing pan
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 6-ounce tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (see note)

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

JAPANESE GRILLED TUNA



Japanese Grilled Tuna image

This Japanese-inspired tuna should be grilled very rare for the best flavour. The glaze keeps for two weeks refrigerated, but if it becomes too thick, thin down with a little water before using. Serve with rice and a cucumber salad. To crack peppercorns, place in a plastic bag and bash with rolling pin or back of a pot. Prep time includes marinating time. From Food and Drink.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
4 (8 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup light soy sauce
4 slices ginger, smashed
2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Combine oils, ginger and pepper. Brush on steaks.
  • Sprinkle with kosher salt.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce and ginger.
  • Stir to dissolve.
  • Bring to boil on high heat and reduce until syrupy, about 15 minutes.
  • Make a apste of the wasabi powder and the water.
  • Whisk in wasabi paste.
  • The glaze should be used at room temperature.
  • Grill tuna 2 minutes per side with lid closed for very rare - 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Use either a squeeze bottle or a fork to streak glaze over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 1115.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.3, Protein 55

GRILLED MARINATED TUNA STEAKS RAU



Grilled Marinated Tuna Steaks Rau image

Provided by Martha A. Rau

Categories     Ginger     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Tuna     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     California

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sherry or white wine
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
a 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped fine
2 scallions, chopped fine
a pinch dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
four 8-ounce tuna or swordfish steaks

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish stir together all ingredients except fish until combined well and add fish. Marinate fish, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 2.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Grill fish on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. (Alternatively, fish may be broiled.)

JAPANESE MARINATED FILLET OF TUNA



Japanese Marinated Fillet Of Tuna image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 3h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup dry Sherry
4 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 3-by-3-by-2-inch cubes of fresh tuna, 6 ounces each
5 teaspoons olive oil
10 cups washed and stemmed fresh greens, like spinach, Swiss chard, dandelions or a mixture
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup Japanese pickled ginger pieces

Steps:

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Add the tuna and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Thirty minutes before cooking, remove the tuna from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Preheat a grill or broiler.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Add the greens and cook until wilted. Add the water, salt and pepper. Cook just until greens are tender. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Drain the tuna steaks and pat them dry. Brush with the remaining olive oil. Grill or broil until charred on the outside but still pink in the center, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Divide the greens among 4 plates. Place a piece of tuna over the greens. Top with some of the pickled ginger and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 476, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 5707 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AHI TUNA MARINADE



Ahi Tuna Marinade image

Tuna marinade. Makes enough for 2 ahi tuna steaks.

Provided by TomOB

Categories     Marinades

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, wine, lime juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and pepper flakes until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1806.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Tuna Steaks: Opt for tuna steaks that are 1 inch thick and cut from the loin or belly of the fish for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Marinating the Tuna: Allow the tuna steaks to marinate in the Japanese marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to infuse them with savory flavors.
  • Grilling Technique: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and cook the tuna steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium.
  • Resting the Tuna: After grilling, let the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bite.
  • Garnish and Serving Suggestions: Enhance the presentation by garnishing the grilled tuna steaks with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of ponzu sauce. Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a simple salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Grilled tuna steaks with Japanese marinade offer a delightful culinary experience, combining the delicate flavor of tuna with the umami-rich marinade. By following these tips and the detailed recipe instructions, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that is both healthy and satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a home cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the deliciousness of grilled tuna steaks with Japanese marinade.

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