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.
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SPICY GRILLED TUNA WITH GARDEN SALSA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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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