Best Marinated Tuna Steaks Recipes

GINGER-MARINATED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except tuna.
• Place tuna steaks in a plastic ziploc type bag. Add Marinade to bag and seal. Set bag in a shallow pan.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally to coat.
• Lightly coat the grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
• Drain tuna and discard marinade.
• Grill fish for 10 ro 12 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork (about 145 degrees F), turning once.

GRILLED MARINATED TUNA STEAKS RAU

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish stir together all ingredients except fish until combined well and add fish. Marinate fish, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 2.
• Prepare grill.
• Grill fish on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. (Alternatively, fish may be broiled.)

MARINATED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Mix together: soy, sherry, lemon juice, zest, garlic and olive oil.
• Marinate the steaks in this for up to 1 hour, turning frequently.
• When ready to cook, lift from the marinade and sprinkle with black pepper.
• Heat a grill pan or a frying pan (not using any oil or butter) until really hot and sear the steaks for several minutes on both sides to your likeness but do not over-cook them.
• Or cook them on the barbque.

GRILLED MARINATED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• For marinade, combine the above ingredients except fish.
• Place fish in a plastic zip-loc bag and add marinade.
• Seal bag and turn bag to coat fish well.
• Chill 2 hours, turning fish once.
• Remove fish and discard marinade.
• Grill fish on a GREASED rack of uncovered grill over medium coals for about 12 minutes, or fish flakes easily when tested with fork (Make sure you turn fish at least once during cooking).

TUNA STEAKS, GRILLED AND MARINATED

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, cumin and hot pepper sauce in a glass or ceramic dish large enough to hold the fish snugly in a single layer.
• Cut the fish into six uniform pieces. Place them in the dish, turn them once to coat both sides, cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. Turn the fish once while it is marinating.
• Heat a grill or broiler. Grill or broil the tuna until it is seared on the outside but still rare in the middle, two to three minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fish and the heat of the grill or broiler.
• Serve at once topped with the pepper salsa.

MARINATED BROILED TUNA STEAKS WITH SAUCE NICOISE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high or turn on charcoal outdoor grill.
• Place the tuna in a dish and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the thyme, bay leaves, rosemary and pepper flakes. Cover with plastic wrap and let it stand for 20 minutes.
• Place the tomatoes in boiling water for about 9 seconds. Drain and pull away the skin. Cut and discard the core and chop the tomatoes coarsely.
• Place the remaining olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the fennel, onions and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the tomatoes, olives, lemon rind, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture into a blender or food processor. Add 3 tablespoons of the basil, then blend for 5 to 7 seconds, taking care that it remain coarse. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan, check for seasoning, reheat briefly. Keep warm.
• If broiling, arrange the tuna steaks on a rack and place under the broiler about 5 inches from the heat source. Broil 4 minutes with the door partly open. Turn the steaks, and, leaving the door open, continue broiling about 3 minutes longer. The steaks should not be overcooked.
• If grilling, place the steaks on a hot grill and cover. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn the fish, cover the grill and continue cooking for about 3 minutes. Serve with the prepared sauce around the fish and sprinkle with the remaining basil.

MARINATED SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• 1. Mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, sesame oil and sugar together. Place the tuna steaks in a bowl. Pour the marinade over the tuna. Let marinate 6 to 8 hours.
• 2. Get a cast iron skillet hot. Add some oil. When the skillet is smoking turn down the heat and add the tuna steaks. Sear on all sides and cook until desired doneness. The best is still pink but warm.
• 3. Slice the tuna and serve garnished with green onions and cilantro and dollups of Sriracha mayo

MARINATED TUNA STEAKS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• In shallow glass dish or pie plate, mix lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, the garlic and salt. Cut fish steaks into 4 serving pieces. Add fish to lime mixture, turning several times to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour, turning once, to marinate.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients; refrigerate.
• Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve with sauce.

BEER AND ORANGE MARINATED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except the tuna in a medium size bowl or in a gallon size ziplock bag.
• Marinade your tuna right in the ziplock bag, or pour over tuna in a marinader or bowl or pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes turning occasionally.
• Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill.
• Remove tuna from marinade and discard the rest. Grill tuna 3 minutes per side or until nicely marked and pink in the center.
• ENJOY!

MARINATED TUNA STEAKS WITH ANCHO CHILE RED WINE SAUCE AND SPINACH-TOMATILLO RICE CAKE

Steps:

• Whisk together ancho puree, garlic, fennel, allspice, orange juice, honey, olive oil, and oregano in a medium-baking dish. Add the tuna and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, covered.
• Heat grill pan over high heat. Remove tuna from marinade and season with salt and pepper to taste on both sides. Sear on 1 side until golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn over and cook for 1 minute for medium-rare doneness.
• Place two Spinach-Tomatillo Rice Cakes onto a plate. Prop a tuna steak on top of the cakes at an angle. Drizzle the plate with the Ancho Chile Red Wine Sauce.
• Place water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Heat olive oil in a medium high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add 2 cups of the hot water and stir until evaporated. Repeat with the remaining water until the rice is al dente. Stir in the cheese and butter until combined. Stir in the spinach and tomatillo sauce, season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly out onto a sheet pan, cover and place in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
• Remove the risotto from the refrigerator and cut out 8 (2-inch) circles. Place the flour onto a plate and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge the risotto circles on both sides in the flour and tap of the excess. Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Saute the cakes until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place tomatillos, garlic, and onions on a medium baking sheet, toss with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until all vegetables are soft, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Place roasted vegetables and remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Combine ancho puree and wine in a small saucepan and cook until reduced by half. Add the mixture to a blender with the vinegar and honey, blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Re-season, if needed.

TIM'S MARINATED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Trim any dark areas from the tuna steaks and sprinkle both sides with salt.
• Prepare the marinade. In a small bowl, add soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Stir or whisk thoroughly to combine.
• Put tuna steaks in a ziplok bag and add marinade. Squeeze out all the air in the bag and massage the marinade all over and between the steaks. Store in refrigerator for at least 30 and no more than 60 minutes prior to cooking.
• Remove tuna steaks from refrigerator about 15 minutes prior to cooking. Put the steaks on a plate and discard the marinade.
• Combine paprika, garlic powder, cumin and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Sprinkle the dry spices evenly over both sides of the tuna steaks. Use your fingers to rub the spices into the steaks.
• Prepare a charcoal grill with a good bed of hot coals. Lump charcoal is NOT suggested. Briquets are better for this.
• Put steaks on a clean, preheated grill and cover. 2 minutes for the first side. 1-1/2 minutes for the second side.
• Enjoy!