If you are wondering what to cook for dinner when you are short of time, and want something really simple, yet healthy and tasty, think no further. Get some tuna steaks and grill them. It can’t get simpler than that. Tuna is a meaty, flaky fish, rich in Vitamin D, and has a strong flavor with a comparatively high oil content. Grilling tuna does not take much time at all, if you have all the necessary ingredients and cooking utensils ready. If you want to impress your guest, grilled tuna served along with leafy salads should do the trick. Follow the simple steps given below to cook delicious grilled Tuna steak in no time.
Complexity Level: Moderate
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Resources required:
1. Tuna steaks
2. Grill
3. Resealable bag
4. Seasoning like salt, pepper, lemon, oregano etc.
5. Oil
6. Tongs/spatula
Instructions:
1. Prepare the steak
- Wash the steak lightly in water, and then pat it dry with a kitchen towel.
- Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl and transfer it into a resealable bag. Alternatively you can also rub the steak with salt and pepper to get an authentic taste.
- Place the steak in the bag, seal it, and shake well to coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Then put the bag in a refrigerator, and let it marinate for about 20 minutes up to 3 hours.
2. Set the grill
- Make sure to preheat your grill so that it is ready to use.
- Check the appropriate heat of the grill by holding your hands over the grill for about 4 to 5 seconds continuously. If you feel the warmth, then that means you are good to go.
- Reduce the heat slightly before you put the tuna steak on top of the grill
3. Grill the steaks
- Take the tuna steaks out of the resealable bag and place them on a plate for convenience.
- Using tongs, carefully place them on the grill and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side for a rare consistency. If you want it medium rare, then increase it to about 4 minutes on each side.
4. Serve the Tuna steak
- After the steaks have been grilled properly, transfer them to a serving platter.
- Drizzle some lemon juice and serve immediately along with a salad or some salsa.
Frequently asked questions:
1. How do we select the perfect tuna steak?
Look for the steaks that have been trimmed neatly and have dense red flesh. Avoid those that show discoloration around the bone or are lightly dull and brownish. Make sure the cuts are also firm.
2. How can I store fresh tuna?
If you are not cooking tuna immediately after purchasing it, wash, clean, and wipe it dry with a kitchen towel. Then place it on a clean plate, wrap with cling film and store in the refrigerator. It is, however, ideal to consume within a day of purchasing.
Quick tips:
- Thicker-cut tuna steaks would stay much more juicier during the cooking process.
- If you do not plan on serving the grilled steaks immediately, then cover them loosely with a foil and let it sit briefly before serving.
- Use a spatula instead of tongs to turn the tuna steaks while on the grill. It gives you more control.
Things to watch out for:
1. Never over cook the tuna. This would make it dry and unpleasant to eat.
2. It is ideal to consume the grilled tuna within 15 minutes of cooking. Keeping it longer would harness the taste.
