Best Tuna Steaks Marinade Recipe
Main Dish • Fish
Serving size: 4 servings
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Ingredients
- 2-4 tuna steaks
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper (or ¼ teaspoon ground pepper)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Directions
- 1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients and whisk vigorously.
- 2. Place tuna steaks in a gallon ziploc bag. Add the marinade, toss to coat the tuna steaks, press out excess air and seal (if using ziploc bag).
- 3. Transfer to the fridge and chill for 30 minutes.
- 4. Grill 6-8 minutes on each side until easily flaked with a fork and center of tuna steak is just barely pink. Internal temperature should read 90-95 degrees when done. Alternately, steaks can be seared in a skillet over medium-high heat, or broiled in the oven at 400 degrees.
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Serving size: 1 serving
Calories: 425
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 649mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 40g