Broiled Tuna Steaks
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks, 1 ½ lbs.
salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons paprika
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
1. Turn oven on broil, hi setting.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of the steaks.
4. Brush both sides with half of the butter.
5. Place fish on broiler pan. The tops of the fish should be about 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 5 minutes. Brush with butter. Gently turn them over. Brush with butter. Broil for an additional 5 minutes.
Italian Grilled Tuna Steaks
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 tuna steaks
¼ cup olive oil
3 teaspoons fresh basil, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
sea salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons white vinegar
Directions:
- In small mixing bowl combine olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
- Place tuna steaks in a resealable container. Pour mixture over steaks and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Grill or sear steaks over medium-high heat until flakey, about 5 minutes per side.
Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 limes, juiced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon sugar
4 ahi tuna steaks
3 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl combine lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, ¼ olive oil, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- In large skillet pour in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the tuna steaks with sea salt and pepper. Place steaks in hot oil, 1 minute each side.
- Pour the sauce in over tuna. Remove the tuna immediately; cook the sauce for 2 minutes.
- Serve the tuna atop of steamed basmati rice; pour sauce from the skillet over the tuna steak.
