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Grilled Tuna Steak

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How to Make Grilled Tuna Steak

Delicate and light, this Grilled Tuna Steak recipe is not only healthy it is coated with a flavoursome tomato and capsicum sauce. In this episode, BBQ Aroma introduces the fish wire basket which makes grilling fish on charcoal simple and fast.

Furthermore, with each juicy bite, experience the delightful contrast between the tender and flavorful tuna, accompanied by the smoky notes imparted by the grill. Get ready to elevate your taste buds to new heights and relish in the gratifying sensation of this culinary masterpiece.

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Vincenzo’s Top Tip To Make Grilled Tuna Steak

Choose fresh tuna

Firstly, look for firm, fresh tuna steaks with a vibrant color.

Preheat the grill

Ensure your grill is preheated to a high heat for a delicious sear.

Season generously

Rub the tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices or herbs.

Time it right

Grill the tuna for about 2-3 minutes per side for a medium-rare doneness. Adjust the cooking time based on your preference.

Avoid overcooking

Lastly, tuna can become dry and tough if overcooked, so monitor the cooking time closely.

Grilled Tuna Steak

Print Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 3

Equipment

  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Fish wire basket /Basket wire grill
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 3 Tuna steak fillets
  • 1 clove Garlic, chopped finely
  • 1 Chopped carrot
  • 1 Small red capsicum, cut into strips
  • A handful of pitted black olives
  • A few celery branches, chopped into cubes
  • A generous bunch of celery leaves
  • 1 can Finely chopped tomatoes
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Dried mixed herbs
  • Chilli, as much or as little as desired
  • Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
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Instructions

  • 1.Place your pan on the stove at a high heat and add water and capsicum strips.
  • 2.Let this cook for 10 minutes until the capsicum becomes soft.
  • 3.Chop up the celery leaves – these are a GREAT replacement for parsley and will have a beautiful aroma when cooking.
  • After 10 minutes, get rid of the water from the pan (leaving just a tiny amount), put the saucepan back on heat and add around 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, celery and carrots.
  • Stir this together well using a wooden spoon.
  • After 2 minutes, add the pitted black olives and celery leaves, stirring well once again.
  • Then, add the can of finely chopped tomatoes, some salt and pepper, a sprinkle of dried mixed herbs and finely chopped chilli (to your taste).
  • Leave this to simmer on a medium heat for at least 10 minutes.
  • Now, using a fish basket (also known as a basket wire grill), it’s time to grill the tuna steaks!
  • Your charcoal BBQ or grill should already be warming at a good temperature in preparation to cook the tuna.
  • Baste the wire lightly by wiping some oil over the top and bottom using a paper towel so that the skin of the tuna doesn’t stick to it.
  • Put the tuna steaks inside, placing them an even distance apart and close the grill.
  • Place this on your BBQ or grill for no more than 2 minutes and then flip it around. The steaks should start to become white in colour as they start to cook.
  • Tuna steaks only need to be cooked for a short time so leave it for another 2 minutes on the other side,and then remove it from the heat.
  • Place the steaks gently into the pan with the sauce and smother the vegetables on top of them coating the fish with the beautiful aromas and colours. Leave for no longer than 30 seconds and remove from heat.
  • E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!

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How to serve Grilled Tuna Steak

Simply place each tune steak onto a plate and using a spoon, pour added sauce over the top along with some delicious vegetables. You can use a few fresh celery leaves as a garnish on top too just before serving.

 

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