Best 8 Spicy Grilled Tuna Cuban Style Recipes

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Unleash your taste buds on a culinary adventure with our curated collection of spicy grilled tuna Cuban-style recipes. Embark on a tantalizing journey that blends the vibrancy of Cuban flavors with the bold heat of spice-infused tuna. Discover an array of mouthwatering dishes that capture the essence of Cuban cuisine while adding a modern twist of fiery zest. From sizzling grilled tuna steaks marinated in aromatic mojo sauce to tantalizing tuna empanadas bursting with a symphony of flavors, these recipes will ignite your palate and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY GRILLED CARIBBEAN TUNA



Spicy Grilled Caribbean Tuna image

Make and share this Spicy Grilled Caribbean Tuna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons gingerroot, Freshly Grated
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt
4 tuna fillets (about 2.5cm/1-inch thick) or 4 tuna steaks (about 2.5cm/1-inch thick)

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to hot.
  • Line the grill pan with aluminium foil if desired.
  • Place the cumin, coriander, cayenne, oil, lime, ginger and salt in a shallow dish and mix well.
  • Add the fish and turn to coat on all sides. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or to your liking.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.3

TUNA GRILLED KOREAN-STYLE



Tuna Grilled Korean-Style image

This aromatic marinade is used to flavor and tenderize beef in Korean cuisine. Do not marinate this longer than two hours, as the enzymes in ginger can over-tenderize the fish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup light soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds tuna steak (1 inch or thicker), cut into 4 portions

Steps:

  • In a plastic bag combine all ingredients except the tuna. Mix the marinade in the bag until combined and add the tuna, coating it completely. Seal the bag, refrigerate, and let the tuna marinate for 1 to 2 hours, turning it occasionally.
  • Preheat a grill, or broiler with rack in the top position.
  • Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Discard the marinade and grill the tuna (or broil it on a rack set in a baking pan) for 3 minutes on each side until medium rare.
  • Serve immediately.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA WITH GARDEN SALSA



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The rooftop of chef Rick Bayless's Chicago restaurant Frontera Grill is dedicated to growing tomatoes, hot peppers and herbs for fresh salsas. Multicolored heirloom tomatoes can be sweeter than other types, Bayless says, and they offer a hefty dose of infection-fighting vitamin C.

Provided by Merritt Watts

Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Seafood     Tuna     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Self     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large cloves of garlic unpeeled
3 jalapeño chiles, stemmed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
4 tuna steaks (5 ounces each, about 3/4 inch thick)
2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Roast garlic and jalapeños in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots), 5 to 10 minutes for jalapeños, 15 minutes for garlic. Cool, then peel garlic. Puree garlic, jalapeños, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Scoop 1/2 cup puree into a 13" x 9" glass baking dish. Place fish on puree, flipping once to coat both sides. Cover dish; refrigerate 10 to 20 minutes to marinate. Transfer remaining puree into another bowl for salsa. Mix in tomatoes. Rinse onion in a small strainer under cold water; drain. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in cilantro, mint and basil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat grill with cooking spray; heat to medium-high (about 375°F). Remove fish from marinade; place on grill. Cover grill and cook 3 minutes. Uncover, flip fish, cover again and cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer fish to plates; spoon salsa on top.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



Spicy Grilled Tuna Steaks image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt to taste
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tuna steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds total, each about 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Mixed green salad (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill or the oven broiler.
  • In a small bowl blend the salt, curry powder, black pepper, and anise and sesame seeds.
  • Sprinkle the tuna steaks on both sides with the mixture. Coat evenly and press down so that the mixture adheres well to the steaks. Brush both sides with the oil. Cover with plastic and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • If the tuna is to be grilled make sure the grill is very clean and hot before cooking. Place the steaks on the hot grill. For rare, cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn them, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes more. For greater doneness, cook a little longer on each side. If oven-broiled, arrange the steaks on a rack and place under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 2 minutes with the door partly open. Turn the steaks and continue broiling, leaving the door open for rare. Remove, and let stand before serving.
  • To serve, place the mixed green salad in the center of the plate. Cut the tuna into thin slices on the bias and place the slices around the salad.

GRILLED TUNA



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"After sampling some wonderful tuna at a Japanese restaurant, I decided to try my hand at coming up with the recipe," says Michelle Dennis of Clarks Hill, Indiana. "It took a little trial and error, but I was pleased with the results-these seasonings are a lovely complement to the tuna."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Remove 1/3 cup to a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts :

WASABI GRILLED TUNA



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Make and share this Wasabi Grilled Tuna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chasfoodie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon wasabi powder or 1 teaspoon dry hot mustard
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder or 1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard
2 fresh tuna steaks (1 1/2 lbs total, 1 1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • -----------Sauce-------------.
  • In a bowl mix wasabi and water to make a paste.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar, mayonnaise and garlic.
  • Set aside.
  • ---------Tuna-----------.
  • Prepare grill with medium-hot coals.
  • In a cup, mix the soy sauce, oil, and wasabi powder.
  • Brush on tuna.
  • Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side for rare tuna.
  • Thinly slice the tuna and serve with the Wasabi sauce.

GRILLED TUNA WITH GINGER-SESAME SAUCE



Grilled Tuna With Ginger-Sesame Sauce image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the sauce. Stir-fry the scallions, ginger and garlic in the sesame oil for one to two minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the grill. Sprinkle the tuna fish with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and liberal grindings of pepper. Grill the fish for two to three minutes on each side for rare, longer if you wish it more well-done. Serve with the sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED TROPICAL TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Tropical Tuna Steaks image

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

Tips:

  • Select the freshest tuna possible: Look for tuna steaks or fillets that are firm to the touch and have a bright red color. Avoid any fish that has a slimy texture or an off odor.
  • Marinate the tuna: Marinating the tuna in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize it and infuse it with delicious flavor. The recipe provided in the article uses a marinade made with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
  • Grill the tuna over high heat: Grilling the tuna over high heat will help to sear the outside of the fish and create a smoky flavor. Be sure to preheat your grill to the highest setting before adding the tuna.
  • Cook the tuna to your desired doneness: The cooking time for tuna will vary depending on the thickness of the steaks or fillets. For medium-rare tuna, cook for about 2 minutes per side. For medium tuna, cook for about 3 minutes per side. And for well-done tuna, cook for about 4 minutes per side.
  • Let the tuna rest before serving: Allow the tuna to rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bite.

Conclusion:

Spicy Grilled Tuna Cuban Style is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The combination of flavorful spices and herbs, along with the smoky flavor from the grill, creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. This recipe is also relatively easy to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknight meals. Serve the tuna with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or grilled vegetables.

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