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Best Tuna Steaks Marinade Recipe
This is the best, easy tuna steak marinade! All you need is a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to infuse your tuna steaks with deliciously bold flavor - zesty, with fresh herbs, garlic, a hint of sweet honey, and savory spices.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-4 tuna steaks
Marinade Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper or ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of half a lemon about 2 tablespoons
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.
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Notes
- Serving size: makes enough for 4 tuna steaks. If using more tuna steaks, double the marinade.
Nutrition Information
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
450mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3838IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% 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.