Grilled Tuna Dinner
December 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Dinner Recipes, Main Course, New Dinner Recipe, Sauce, Supper
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Grilled Tuna Dinner - This wholesome, grilled tuna steak, is marinated as well as grilled, giving it a melt in your mouth, moist tenderness. Grilled outdoors, in just 10 minutes, this simple, quick cooking dinner recipe, is packed with rich flavor.
Prep Time: 30 mins |
Ingredients to make Grilled Tuna Dinner
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup jarred marinated roasted peppers, drained, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, OR
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 8-oz tuna steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions to make Grilled Tuna Dinner
Step 1:In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with parsley, red peppers, scallions, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, capers, oregano, and salt. Simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2:Place tuna in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1/4 c up olive oil and 2 tbsp. lemon juice over fish. Season with pepper. Turn to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
Step 3:Prepare a hot fire. Place fish on an oiled grill set 4 to 6 inches from coal s. Reheat sauce by placing saucepan on side of grill. Grill tuna, turning once, until opaque throughout but still moist, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and spoon sauce over each steak.