Yellowfin Tuna Steaks

June 16, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Tuna Recipe, Fry, Main Course, New Tuna Recipe, Supper

Ingredients to make Yellowfin Tuna Steaks

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons wasabi mustard
2 tablespoons ginger
2 cloves Florida garlic, minced
2 1-inch Florida Yellowfin tuna steaks, approximately 1
1/4 pound each
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt to taste
coarse black pepper to taste
sesame seeds
wasabi for dip
soy sauce for dip

Directions to make Yellowfin Tuna Steaks

Step 1:

Combine soy sauce, wasabi mustard, fresh ginger and garlic and pour over tuna steaks in a shallow pan. Marinate filets in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning once.

Step 2:

To cook, remove filets from marinade and season filets with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each side with sesame seeds. Heat olive oil in pan and brown tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on both sides, being careful to not overcook.

Step 3:

Filets can also be grilled over hot coals or oven grilled for 5 minutes per side.

Step 4:

Serve with additional wasabi mustard and soy sauce on the side as dipping sauces.

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Tags: Barbecue, Dinner, fish, Grilled, Lunch, Marinated, Quick, Seafood, Seared, Simple, Skillet, steak

Tender Tuna Steak

December 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Tuna Recipe, Main Course, New Tuna Recipe, Supper, Tuna

Ingredients to make Tender Tuna Steak

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup jarred marinated roasted peppers, drained, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, OR
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 8-oz tuna steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions to make Tender Tuna Steak

Step 1:In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with parsley, red peppers, scallions, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, capers, oregano, and salt. Simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2:Place tuna in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1/4 c up olive oil and 2 tbsp. lemon juice over fish. Season with pepper. Turn to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.

Step 3:Prepare a hot fire. Place fish on an oiled grill set 4 to 6 inches from coal s. Reheat sauce by placing saucepan on side of grill. Grill tuna, turning once, until opaque throughout but still moist, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and spoon sauce over each steak.

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Tags: Capers, fish, Grilled, Lemon, Lunch, Marinated, Oregano, Peppers, Quick, Seafood, Simple, steak

Tender Tropical Tuna Steaks

July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Easy Tuna Recipe, Main Course, New Tuna Recipe, Supper, Tuna

Ingredients to make Tender Tropical Tuna Steaks

1/2 cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Directions to make Tender Tropical Tuna Steaks

Step 1:To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well. Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2:Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 3:Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook - the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

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Tags: Barbecue, Dinner, fish, Fruit, Grilled, healthy, Herbs, light, Lunch, Marinated, Pepper. Quick, Pineapple, steak