Grilled Lime Cilantro Ahi with Honey Glaze

Rating: 4.26 stars
77 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 43
  • 4 star values: 18
  • 3 star values: 10
  • 2 star values: 5
  • 1 star values: 1

Delicious lime-cilantro marinated ahi, grilled and glazed with a mouthwatering honey glaze.

By Suzanne Porter
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, ginger, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Add tuna fillets, and turn to coat evenly. Let marinate for several hours in the refrigerator.

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  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. In a small bowl, mix together honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; set aside.

  • When grill is hot, reduce heat to low, and place tuna fillets on grate. Close lid, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip fillets over carefully, and close lid again for another minute to sear fish. Open lid, and continue cooking until barely done, basting frequently with marinade. When fish is almost cooked through, brush the honey glaze over both sides of fish, and remove from grill.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
379.1 calories; 26.9 g protein; 20.8 g carbohydrates; 51.1 mg cholesterol; 47.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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dbray
Rating: 4 stars
07/22/2007
Glaze not needed. Ginger didn't work with the cilantro. Next time I omitted added a bit of dry mustard that works well with the lime and a pinch of chili flakes. This gave it a more of a SW flavor and served with black beans and an avocado salad. Very nice. Read More
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Most helpful critical review

MOLLE888
Rating: 3 stars
11/09/2005
I didn't care for the marinade on these tuna steaks. The lime was a bit overpowering and the cilantro with the tuna wasn't a very good match. I only marinated these for an hour and it was still too much. Read More
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(5)
77 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 43
  • 4 star values: 18
  • 3 star values: 10
  • 2 star values: 5
  • 1 star values: 1
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dbray
Rating: 4 stars
07/22/2007
Glaze not needed. Ginger didn't work with the cilantro. Next time I omitted added a bit of dry mustard that works well with the lime and a pinch of chili flakes. This gave it a more of a SW flavor and served with black beans and an avocado salad. Very nice. Read More
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marymary
Rating: 5 stars
07/04/2007
I only marinaded this for an hour. I saved the marinade and added the honey -then I brought it to a boil. Basted the "glaze" onto the Tuna. Excellent flavor. Tip - strain the marinade if you want a smoother glaze. Read More
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SFBABY1
Rating: 5 stars
02/02/2008
I love this recipe. I like it better with lime but will use lemon when I don't have lime. I prefer it with ground ginger spreads the flavor better. I have baked it fried it and grilled it. It is the best grilled but good the other ways as well. I have seen others post about the combination of flavors- I had my doubts and was surprised at how much I like the combo. Read More
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bevcooks
Rating: 5 stars
08/02/2011
excellent dish! I have never enjoyed tuna steaks so much before! I don't know if the tuna I used was yellow fin but it was delicious either way. I used powdered ginger because I did not have fresh on hand. I also used a george foreman grill after marinating about an hour without the honey and then removed the fish added honey and boiled the marinade (as suggested by another commenter)while the fish was cooking and drizzled it on the fish before serving! A side note -- I accidentally spilled some pineapple juice on the dish at the table and it was still great! If I have it on hand next time I would think about adding about 2 table spoons of pineapple juice to the marinade (on purpose)!! ENJOY Read More
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Kelly Callan
Rating: 5 stars
04/20/2010
This was the tastiest fish dish I ever made! So easy and so delicious. I left over a small amount to bring to the girls at work to try. They all want the recipe. Even the on co-worker that does not care for cilantro loved it! I will add this to my recipe box! Read More
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RIKKLEA
Rating: 4 stars
01/25/2004
This was good. Nice fresh taste to it will make again. Read More
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DUNNFOR
Rating: 5 stars
05/29/2004
I was quite surprised at how much I enjoyed this. I have never been a big fan of fish...but I really liked the cilantro and lime flavors in this recipe. I recommend marinating tuna over night. Read More
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Audra
Rating: 5 stars
04/29/2010
Yummy! So summery. The key with Ahi is always don't overcook! I have made this a few times and always feel like I finish with a gourmet dinner with a few simple ingredients. Everyone loves it! Read More
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jma40
Rating: 5 stars
07/09/2010
I actually used swordfish and this was delicious! My guests thoroughly enjoyed it! Definitely a keeper!! Read More
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MOLLE888
Rating: 3 stars
11/09/2005
I didn't care for the marinade on these tuna steaks. The lime was a bit overpowering and the cilantro with the tuna wasn't a very good match. I only marinated these for an hour and it was still too much. Read More
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