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grilled tuna steaks

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Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

Besides their wonderful flavor, one of the things that's remarkable about tuna steaks is simply how great they look, especially with grill marks on the outside and a nice brown crust concealing a tender, still red interior. Tuna steaks really hold their shape after grilling; no falling apart flakiness here. To achieve those beautiful grill marks, you need to leave the steaks alone for a couple of minutes - don't turn or move them at all. Resist the temptation to tamper and just let them alone.

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled tuna steaks

  • 2
    ahi tuna steaks, 2-inches thick (1 pound each)
  • 1/4 c
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • basil pesto, purchased or home made

How To Make grilled tuna steaks

  • 1
    Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium high heat or preheat a ridged grill pan over a medium high flame.
  • 2
    Wash and pat the tuna dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of the tuna with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Grill the tuna until just seared on the outside but still rare in the center, about 2 minutes per side. If desired, continue cooking the tuna until just cooked through in the center, about 2 minutes longer per side.
  • 4
    Using a metal spatula, transfer the tuna to a cutting board and set aside for 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Using a large sharp knife, cut the tuna across the grain and on a bias into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve with basil pesto.
  • 6
    Note: To get that perfectly seared outside while maintaining a nice rare (or even raw, if that's your preference) interior, just pop your steaks in the freezer for an hour before you grill.
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