Best Tuna Steaks Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
425 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Best Tuna Steaks Marinade Recipe
Description
The Best Tuna Steaks Marinade Recipe uses a blend of olive oil, honey, minced garlic, and fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley, combined with salt, cumin, black pepper, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice. The mixture penetrates the tuna steaks during a short 30-minute refrigeration period, imparting both aromatic and subtle sweetness to the fish.
After marinating, the tuna can be grilled, pan-seared, or broiled until the center is just barely pink, providing a tender, flavorful steak with a slightly charred exterior. Monitoring the internal temperature ensures optimal doneness, maintaining a moist texture.
The marinade quantity is suitable for up to four tuna steaks; it can be doubled for more servings. This recipe brings out the fresh tuna's natural qualities while adding herbs and spices for complexity.
Ingredients
- 2-4 tuna steaks
Marinade Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, coarsely cracked
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- lemon about 2 tablespoons, juice of half
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- This marinade quantity serves 2 to 4 tuna steaks; increase the marinade proportionally when using more steaks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3838IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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