Grilled Tuna

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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.

close up view of Grilled Tuna served with a potato and carrot hash and sauce
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 16 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

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

  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.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

281 Calories
12g Fat
2g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 644mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 774mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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