Best 10 Spicy Grilled Tuna With Garden Salsa Recipes

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Spicy grilled tuna is a delightful combination of tender, succulent fish complemented by the vibrant flavors of a zesty garden salsa. Whether you are a seasoned grill master or a novice cook looking to impress your family and friends, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delectable grilled tuna dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect blend of heat and freshness.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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, CUBAN STYLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 large cloves garlic, minced
3 large shallots, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
6 (6 ounce) pieces of tuna fillet
Vegetable oil, for greasing the grill
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, cumin, and about 3/4 of the cilantro (reserve the remaining cilantro for garnish).
  • Place the tuna fillet in a large glass or ceramic dish. Rub your fingers over the fish to check for and remove any remaining bones, and pour the marinade over the tuna. Make sure the fish are evenly coated on both sides and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning once.
  • Brush a grill or broiler pan with vegetable oil and heat it to high heat. Grill the fillets for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until done to your liking. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and the lemon wedges.

YELLOWFIN TUNA WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA



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This dish exemplifies simplicity at its best. This recipe is from"Emeril at the Grill" by Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Four 6-ounce yellowfin tuna steaks
1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  • Brush both sides of the pineapple slices with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Place the pineapple on the grill and cook, rotating the slices occasionally, until slightly softened and nicely marked by the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Dice the pineapple slices (discard the tough core portions), and place the dice in a medium nonreactive bowl. Add the red onion, bell pepper, rice vinegar, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, and minced garlic.Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil, and stir well to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and set the salsa aside.
  • Season the tuna steaks with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the Original Essence, and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the steaks on the grill, rotating them 45 degrees after 2 minutes. Cook for 2 minutes longer. Turn to the other side, grilling the steaks for an additional 2 minutes, or until medium-rare. Remove the tuna from the heat and let it rest briefly before serving it with the Grilled Pineapple Salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALSA



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Homemade salsa is a wonderful way to highlight heirloom tomatoes. In the United States, people refer to this kind of salsa as "pico de gallo." I'm adding it along with some surprising herbs to a grilled fillet of tuna, creating a refreshing meal you'll want to enjoy again and again in the summer.

Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Hot green chiles, to taste, stems removed; about 1 serrano or 2 jalapeños
8 cloves garlic, large, unpeeled
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
4 tuna steaks or other meaty fish fillets, skinless, 5 to 6 ounces each, about 1 inch thick
Extra-virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil
Herb sprigs, for garnish, cilantro, mint, marjoram, thyme, and/or basil
kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, such as Black Prince, Green Zebra, or Sun Gold
1/2 small red onion
Small handful of fresh herbs, cilantro, mint, marjoram, thyme, and/or basil

Steps:

  • Marinade: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chiles and unpeeled garlic cloves, turning occasionally, until they are soft and the skins have blackened in spots, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.Peel the garlic; add to blender. Coarsely chop chiles, then add to blender along with the lime juice. Starting on low and ending on high speed, blend until the mixture is as smoothly puréed as possible.
  • Place tuna steaks into a large baking dish and pour ⅔ of the purée on top (reserving the remainder for the salsa); spread it evenly over the fish with a spatula. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
  • While the fish is marinating, prepare the Heirloom Tomato Salsa: Finely chop the tomatoes, and combine with the remaining marinade in a medium bowl. Destem the fresh herbs, finely chop the leaves, and add to the tomatoes (about ¼ cup total). Finely dice the red onion, place in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water. Shake off the excess water and add to the tomatoes. Stir to combine; add salt to taste, and stir again.
  • Brush tuna steaks with a generous coating of oil. Season with salt, and place on the hot grill. Cover the grill and cook until medium-rare, 4-5 minutes for the first side. Turn and cook for another minute before removing from heat.
  • Transfer the fish to a serving platter. Spoon the Heirloom Tomato Salsa over the fish and garnish with herb sprigs. Serve immediately with additional Heirloom Tomato Salsa on the side.

TUNA STEAKS WITH SALSA



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Harriet Stichter of Milford, Indiana relates, "Fish is often served with salsa in restaurants. Why not try it at home? Mango and carrots make this salsa unique."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped peeled mango
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a bowl, combine the carrots, mango, lime juice, chives, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, coriander and cumin; set aside. Sprinkle tuna steaks with remaining 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 heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPICY GRILLED CARIBBEAN TUNA



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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

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH MANGO SALSA



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From inside the carton of a tube of Amore Garlic Paste. Saving here for safe keeping as I couldn't find the same recipe already posted. I am guessing on times as I haven't had a chance to make this yet since we still have several feet of snow on!!! (Doesn't include marinating time.) **Made this last night on the griddle pan on the stovetop. Loved it and can't wait to try this on the charcoal grill... Light, filling and flavorful!

Provided by under12parsecs

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, minced fresh
3 teaspoons garlic paste
4 tuna steaks, 1 in thick
2 mangoes, ripe, peeled and diced
1 orange, peeled and diced
1 small red onion, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic paste
3 teaspoons lime juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, 4 T lime juice, soy sauce, ginger and 3 t garlic paste. Place tuna steaks in a single layer in a nonreactive dish and cover with the marinatde. Turn to coat both sides. Place in the refrigerator 3-5 hours, turning occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, toss remaining ingredients and chill.
  • Remove tuna steaks from the marinade. Cook on a hot grill for about 3-5 minutes per side so that the steaks remain pink in the center. Spoon the chilled salsa over each steak and garnish with a cilantro sprig if desired.

GRILLED TUNA WITH FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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"This easy-to-mix salsa adds tropical flair to sweet and spicy glazed tuna steaks," writes Bonnie Hogan from Rochester, New Hampshire. "It's a delicious and attractive entree with minimal prep work."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 cup salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons cider vinegar, divided
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper, optional
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
4 tuna steaks (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, cilantro, 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar and jalapeno if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, ketchup and remaining vinegar; set aside. , Rub both sides of fish with oil; 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 5-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved hoisin sauce mixture. Serve with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH CANTALOUPE SALSA



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Categories     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Backyard BBQ     Cantaloupe     Tuna     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup coarsely chopped cantaloupe
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
2 5- to 6-ounce fresh tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix cantaloupe, onion, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice and jalapeño chili in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush tuna steaks on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tuna until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer tuna to plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.

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

Tips:

  • To ensure the tuna is cooked evenly, use a sharp knife to score the fish before grilling.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the tuna over a charcoal grill.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the tuna in a hot skillet over medium heat.
  • To make the garden salsa, use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor.
  • If you like your salsa spicy, add a jalapeño pepper or two.
  • Serve the grilled tuna with the garden salsa, rice, and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This spicy grilled tuna with garden salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a summer cookout. The tuna is grilled to perfection and the garden salsa is a refreshing and flavorful complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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