Fresh Grilled Tuna Steaks with Rosemary Risotto

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
5 cups fish stock
1 large white onion, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups arborio

Directions:
1. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and half of the chopped rosemary in a small glass baking dish. Add tuna and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat charcoal grill.
3. Heat fish stock in a medium saucepan over low heat.
4. In a large saucepan  heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the onion, about 8 minutes. Add remaining chopped rosemary and arborio. Stir for 1 minute.
5. Add in the wine and stir for 2 minutes. Then add 3/4 cup of the fish stock. Adjust heat to simmer. Continue to add in stock 3/4 cup at a time. Stir constantly.
6. Cook risotto for a full 20 minutes or until tender.
7. Grill fresh tuna steaks over medium-high heat, 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to work surface and cut into cubes.
8. Serve on top of risotto.

Fresh Tuna Steaks with Garlic and Ginger

Serving Size: 4

 

Ingredients:
  4 fresh tuna steaks
  2 tablespoons sesame oil
  2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  ¼ cup soy sauce
  1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  1 scallion, sliced
  sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  olive oil

 

Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl combine sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and scallion. Whisk until smooth.
2. In a shallow dish place tuna steaks.
3. Pour mixture on top of the steaks. Marinate for 30 in refrigerator.
4. Preheat grill. Brush grill with olive oil.
5. Remove fish and sprinkle both side with sea salt and pepper.
6. Grill tuna steaks over high heat, 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked thoroughly.

Grilled Bourbon Tuna Steaks

Serving Size: 4

 

Ingredients:
  4 fresh tuna steaks
  cup bourbon
  sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  olive oil

 

Directions:
1. Place fish in a shallow glass dish. Pour bourbon on top of the fish and let marinate 1 hour at room temperature.
2. Preheat the grill. Brush the grill with olive oil.
3. Remove steaks from the marinade, pat them dry. Brush them lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with sea salt and pepper.
4. Place on grill over high heat. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked thoroughly.