Easy Grilled Tuna Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tuna
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2 to 4 fresh tuna steaks
→ For the Marinade
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon pure honey
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced
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1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely cracked (or ¼ teaspoon if using ground)
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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Juice from half a fresh lemon (roughly 2 tablespoons)
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, honey, minced garlic, cilantro, parsley, salt, cumin, black pepper, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk everything together energetically until well blended and the honey is fully incorporated into the oil.
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Place your tuna steaks into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the fish, then seal the bag and gently massage it to make sure each steak gets evenly coated. Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing completely.
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Pop the bag into your refrigerator and let the tuna soak up all those wonderful flavors for about 30 minutes. This gives the marinade time to really penetrate the fish.
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Fire up your grill and cook the tuna steaks for 6 to 8 minutes per side, flipping once halfway through. You'll know they're done when the fish flakes easily with a fork and the center has just a touch of pink remaining. Aim for an internal temperature around 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. If you prefer, you can also pan-sear them in a hot skillet over medium-high heat, or pop them under the broiler at 400 degrees.
# Notes:
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This marinade recipe is perfectly portioned for 4 tuna steaks. If you're cooking for more people, simply double the marinade quantities.
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For best results, don't marinate longer than 1 hour as the acid from the lemon can start to break down the fish texture.