Grilled Tuna Recipes

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After enjoying yellowfin tuna in southwest Florida, I created this recipe so I could enjoy the flavor of my favorite fish at home. —Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio 4 servings Grilled tuna steak recipes aren’t just for restaurants.

Brush the fish with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. The center should be raw, like sushi, or the tuna will be tough and dry. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.

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Grilled Tuna Steaks 🔗

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Prep: 0 5min0

Total: 0 16min0

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 8 servings, calories 276, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Carbohydrate 0g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 0g, Protein 55g, Cholesterol 88mg, Sodium 536mg

Ingredients:

  • Four 1-inch-thick fresh tuna steaks (about 4 pounds)
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

  1. To grill the tuna, get a charcoal or stove-top cast-iron grill very hot. Brush the fish with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. The center should be raw, like sushi, or the tuna will be tough and dry. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.

FAQ

How long does it take to sear tuna on the grill?

Blackening seasoning, a combination of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano, is typically used for grilled tuna steaks or blacked tuna steaks.

What goes well with grilled tuna?

Sear and Cook the Tuna Place the tuna steaks over the hotter part of the grill, leaving that side down for 1–2 minutes until browned and crispy, then flip to the other side and sear for 1–2 minutes more. At this point, you can either remove it from the grill or continue cooking it to the desired level of doneness.

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