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Just marinate the tuna in a mixture of soy sauce, oil, salt, and pepper (with some cayenne for some heat, if you want) preferably for at least ten minutes, or overnight. For a typical ahi tuna steak (about 1.5″ thick), sear on each side for about two minutes (less time for rare; more time for medium).
Best Tuna Steaks Marinade Recipe
This is the best, easy tuna steak marinade! All you need is a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to infuse your tuna steaks with deliciously bold flavor – zesty, with fresh herbs, garlic, a hint of sweet honey, and savory spices.
Prep: 5min
Total: 50min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 649 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 20 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2-4 tuna steaks
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper (or ¼ teaspoon ground pepper)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Instruction:
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients and whisk vigorously.
- Place tuna steaks in a gallon ziploc bag. Add the marinade, toss to coat the tuna steaks, press out excess air and seal (if using ziploc bag).
- Transfer to the fridge and chill for 30 minutes.
- Grill 6-8 minutes on each side until easily flaked with a fork and center of tuna steak is just barely pink. Internal temperature should read 90-95 degrees when done. Alternately, steaks can be seared in a skillet over medium-high heat, or broiled in the oven at 400 degrees.
How to Cook Tuna Steak | Jamie Oliver
FAQ
How should a tuna steak be cooked?
How to cook tuna steak
- Allow it to come to room temperature first! This is important: otherwise the inside is still cold when the exterior is cooked! …
- Season it liberally. …
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, and use a food thermometer to assess temperature (130 degrees Fahrenheit). …
- Rest for 2 minutes.
What is the best way to eat tuna steak?
Meaty, flavoursome tuna steaks are best enjoyed griddled or pan-fried. Choose from recipes including tangy tuna burgers, healthy seared tuna and fresh salads.
What seasoning is good on tuna?
Usually, for a grilled tuna steak or blacked tuna steak, blackening seasoning is used. It’s a mixture of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano.
