How to cook tuna steak on the barbecue?

Start with a hot grill. Pat the tuna dry, rub with oil, salt, and pepper, then grill for 2 minutes per side for rare, or up to 4 minutes for medium. This tuna steak barbecue recipe works best with firm cuts like ahi, seared over high heat for great flavor and texture.

Is it better to grill or fry tuna steaks?

Grilling brings out smoky flavor and creates a beautiful crust, while pan-frying offers more control indoors. For a bold, clean taste, grilling is ideal especially when using this tuna steak barbecue recipe .

What is the best seasoning for tuna steaks?

Keep it simple: olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If you're using a dipping sauce like the one in this recipe made from soy, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger that adds bold, umami-rich flavor without needing much else.

What is a good marinade for tuna steaks?

A mix of soy sauce, honey, unseasoned rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil , fresh ginger, and garlic makes a flavorful marinade that doubles as a dipping sauce. In this tuna steak barbecue recipe , just 20–30 minutes of marinating brings out deep flavor without overpowering the fish.

Tuna Steak Barbecue Recipe: The Best 14-Minute Grilled Ahi

Name: Tuna Steak Barbecue Recipe: The Best 14-Minute Grilled Ahi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 2 ahi tuna steaks about 1 pound; 2 tablespoon olive oil; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; sesame seeds to taste; thinly sliced green onion to taste

Description

This grilled tuna steak recipe is all about the quality of your fish. Be sure to choose it with care.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 ahi tuna steaks about 1 pound
2 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
sesame seeds to taste
thinly sliced green onion to taste

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Instructions

Make dipping sauce. In a medium bowl whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until honey dissolves. Whisk in sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until emulsified. Leave at room temperature or refrigerate if desired. (recipe note #1)
Preheat a gas grill (or charcoal grill) to high. (recipe note #2)
Rinse tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels. Rub all sides of tuna with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill tuna 2 minutes per side, until seared on the outside and rare in the center. (If you prefer a cooked center, cook an additional ~2 minutes per side.) Transfer tuna to cutting board. With a thin, sharp knife, thinly slice tuna across the grain (1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices). Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve with dipping sauce.

Notes

If you prefer marinated fish, double the dipping sauce recipe and marinate the rinsed and dried tuna steaks for 20 to 30 minutes in 1/2 of the sauce before grilling. Serve the remaining sauce alongside for dipping.
As an optional step to prevent sticking, brush grill grates with a high heat neutral or vegetable oil just before you add steaks to the grill.
If desired, divide dipping sauce among 4 small bowls for serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 people
Calories: 272 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 799mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 43mg