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grilled tuna Recipe

Grilled Tuna

Enjoy this quick and flavorful grilled tuna steak, featuring a zesty marinade that brings out the rich taste of fresh tuna. Perfect for a healthy, light dinner or lunch, this dish is easy to prepare and ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces fresh tuna steaks about 150 g each, 300 g total
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice from about half a lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or grill pan
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Shallow dish or ziplock bag
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
  3. Place tuna steaks in a shallow dish or ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the tuna, turning to coat both sides evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Preheat your grill or grill pan on high heat.
  5. Remove tuna steaks from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  6. Grill tuna steaks for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
  7. Remove from grill, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the tuna; it should be slightly pink in the center.
You can serve with lemon wedges and a side salad or grilled vegetables.
Adjust marinating time up to 30 minutes for a more intense flavor, but no longer to keep the texture tender.