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Grilled Tuna

Name: Grilled Tuna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 1 h 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) albacore tuna steaks, 1 inch thick; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 lime, juiced; ½ cup hickory wood chips, soaked

Rating: 4.69 stars

55 Ratings
42 Reviews
6 Photos

Tuna is available most of the year, so fresh steaks should be easy to come by. Be choosy: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. As with all great ocean fish, the flesh tends to be dry. Marinate with oil, and avoid overcooking. The timing is critical, as tuna should be served medium rare. Use a kitchen timer.

By Gordon Holland

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

6 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 16 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 (6 ounce) albacore tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
½ cup hickory wood chips, soaked

Directions

Step 1

Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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Step 2

Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
Step 3

Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

281 calories; protein 40g; carbohydrates 1.8g; fat 11.8g; cholesterol 77.1mg; sodium 644.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (42)

Most helpful positive review

SKEATER

03/22/2005

I have made this once before - the first time we had tuna steaks. Very simple, yet very flavorful. I will be making this again tomorrow. We love it. I just throw the steaks on our gas grill and they come out perfect. I also add a little garlic powder when I am seasoning with salt and pepper. Very yummy. There are never any leftovers. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

CNM CATERING

08/05/2010

This was in need of more flavor. I made exactly as written. I think the addition of garlic to the olive oil may help this have alittle more flavor. Read More

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(8)

55 Ratings

5 star values: 41
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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SKEATER

03/21/2005

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RONIEICHENLAUB

01/25/2004

We really enjoyed this recipe. The left overs were used to make the most wonderful tuna salad I've ever eaten. Read More

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(58)

Momof2

07/17/2006

Delicious. Hubby came home from Seattle with a ton of tuna and I needed some ideas on what to do with this. We loved this recipe. It was so moist and flavorful. Thanks for the post. Read More

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Amanda

01/25/2004

Really great fish! I used our little counter-top grill indoors instead of the barbeque and it turned out great. My 4 year ate a whole steak and he hasn't finished a meal in 2 weeks! Read More

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GRANDMADEB

01/01/2006

Very good - the tuna was moist & flavorful. Cooking time depends on the tuna that you are working with & the temperature of your grill - my tuna took 5 minutes each side. Read More

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raschaefer

09/19/2011

I was pleasantly surprised at how much flavor the lime juice added. I added some garlic and pepper to the olive oil marinade. would definitely recommend this easy recipe. Read More

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JDVMD

01/25/2004

Liked this better than another recipe I tried the same night. Used a mixture of green and black crushed peppercorns. Husband overcooked the fish; still edible but not as enjoyable. Read More

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CNM CATERING

08/05/2010

This was in need of more flavor. I made exactly as written. I think the addition of garlic to the olive oil may help this have alittle more flavor. Read More

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(8)

stephaniestennes

09/15/2008

so my dad came home with a bunch of fresh albacore tuna and i had no idea what to do with it. this was a great starter. i marinated it in the olive oil for an hour and then cut it into little pieces (about 3 inches) and seasoned them with salt and garlic pepper. and then drizzled with fresh squeezed lime juice. it was amazing! Read More

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We really enjoyed this recipe. The left overs were used to make the most wonderful tuna salad I've ever eaten.

Delicious. Hubby came home from Seattle with a ton of tuna and I needed some ideas on what to do with this. We loved this recipe. It was so moist and flavorful. Thanks for the post.

Really great fish! I used our little counter-top grill indoors instead of the barbeque and it turned out great. My 4 year ate a whole steak and he hasn't finished a meal in 2 weeks!

Very good - the tuna was moist & flavorful. Cooking time depends on the tuna that you are working with & the temperature of your grill - my tuna took 5 minutes each side.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much flavor the lime juice added. I added some garlic and pepper to the olive oil marinade. would definitely recommend this easy recipe.

Liked this better than another recipe I tried the same night. Used a mixture of green and black crushed peppercorns. Husband overcooked the fish; still edible but not as enjoyable.