Tuna Steak On The Grill Recipes

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This recipe for the best grilled tuna steaks features ahi tuna that is both tender and perfectly seared on the outside.

Ahi tuna is rich and buttery, seared perfectly on the outside, and it tastes more like chicken or steak than fish! There’s nothing fishy about this tuna. Even better, it’s one of the quickest things you can cookā€”just 1 to 2 minutes, and you’ve got dinner. Sick of grilling burgers and salmon? Good, because here’s an incredible grilling dinner idea: grilled tuna steaks.

Tuna Steak Recipe – Best Way to Grill

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This grilledĀ tuna steakĀ recipeĀ is all about the quality of your fish. Be sure to choose it with care.

Prep: 10min

Total: 14min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 799 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 ahi tuna steaks (about 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • sesame seeds (to taste)
  • thinly sliced green onion (to taste)

Instruction:

  1. Make dipping sauce. In a medium bowl whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until honey dissolves. Whisk in sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until emulsified. Leave at room temperature or refrigerate if desired. (recipe note #1)
  2. Preheat a gas grill (or charcoal grill) to high. (recipe note #2)
  3. Rinse tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels. Rub all sides of tuna with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill tuna 2 minutes per side, until seared on the outside and rare in the center. (If you prefer a cooked center, cook an additional ~2 minutes per side.) Transfer tuna to cutting board. With a thin, sharp knife, thinly slice tuna across the grain (1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices). Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve with dipping sauce.

FAQ

How hot should grill be for tuna steaks?

Tuna is a very lean fish that tends to dry out quickly on the grill. While serving with sauce will help, if you cook tuna beyond medium rare it is most likely to be dry. Fortunately, tuna is also simple to cook.

How long should tuna steaks be cooked?

Pat the tuna dry, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 30 to 60 seconds per side, or until cooked on the outside but still raw inside, at the highest heat possible (500 to 700 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on how hot your grill gets).

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