Best 7 Tasty Tuna Steaks Recipes

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Tuna steaks are a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there is a tuna steak recipe out there to suit your needs. Tuna steaks are a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals. They are also relatively low in calories and fat, making them a healthy choice for people who are watching their weight or trying to eat a healthier diet.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TASTY TUNA STEAK



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Did a jasmine rice with this. Tossed 1 chopped onion in the water and with half a cube of fish stock inside the water when water is boiling.

Provided by Patrick.P.

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons whole fennel seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
¾ cube fish bouillon, crushed
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 head baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced
salt and black pepper to taste
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
1 (8 ounce) tuna steak
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of whole fennel seeds, and cook until they bubble and begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Stir in the garlic and red bell pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the fish bouillon until dissolved, then add the lemon juice, white wine, and bok choy. Cook and stir until the bok choy is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine some salt and pepper with the crushed fennel seeds on a plate. Press the tuna steak into the salt mixture on both sides. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a separate skillet over high heat. Place the tuna steak in the skillet, and cook until browned on both sides and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 45 seconds per side for rare.
  • Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange onto a serving platter. Top with the bok choy mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 406 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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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

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS



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These marinated tuna steaks, served rare, taste 'fancy' but are very easy to cook. Even my husband, who doesn't like most cooked fish, enjoys these steaks. A sprinkling of cracked black pepper is a good finisher for this dish.

Provided by meg_in_quebec

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 teaspoons molasses
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
6 thin slices fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1-inch-thick tuna steaks, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1874.6 mg, Sugar 5 g

MARINATED TUNA STEAK



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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

TASTY TUNA STEAKS



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Low-carb fans will love this easy tuna recipe created by our Test Kitchen. Marinated in red wine, soy sauce, ginger and garlic, these steaks are quick to fix and, you guessed it, low in carbohydrates. TIP: Asian vegetables or steamed broccoli florets are excellent on the side.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wine, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the tuna steaks and bay leaf. Seal bag and turn to coat; let stand for 15 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade and bay leaf. In a large skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

10 TUNA STEAK RECIPES: SEARED AHI TUNA & MORE!



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These tuna steak recipes are the best ways to serve this meaty, buttery fish! Try ahi tuna seared, grilled, in tacos and more. For all the recipes, see the list above!

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Main dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons jarred capers, drained
1/4 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
1 whole garlic clove, peeled and smashed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch kosher salt
4 steaks (1 pound) high quality ahi tuna (sashimi grade recommended; wild caught if you can find it*)
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Allow the tuna steak to come to room temperature by letting it stand for at least 20 minutes. (Use this time to prep the ingredients for the sauce!)
  • Pat the tuna dry. Sprinkle it liberally with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides to get a nice even coating.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the tuna steaks and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned on the outside but still rare the inside. The tuna will continue cooking while sitting. For a medium-rare tuna steak, the internal temperature should be 130 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a food thermometer at the thickest point.
  • Allow the tuna to cool for 3 minutes while you make the sauce.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan or skillet over low heat. Once melted, add the capers (whole or chopped for a smoother sauce), finely minced parsley, the smashed garlic clove, Dijon mustard, and salt and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and remove garlic clove.
  • Slice the tuna against the grain into ½-inch slices and serve immediately with a few drizzles of the sauce.

BASIL TUNA STEAKS



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One of my favorite creations is this five-ingredient recipe in the menu below. Tuna is delicious and can be grilled in no time.-Linda McLyman, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil. Sprinkle with the basil, 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 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna steaks. Look for steaks that are thick, firm, and have a deep red color.
  • Season the tuna steaks generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Sear the tuna steaks in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the steaks while keeping the inside moist.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the tuna steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help to keep the juices inside the steaks.

Conclusion:

Tuna steaks are a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, pan-searing, or baking them, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious meal. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can easily make a tuna steak dinner that will impress your family and friends.

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