Best 8 Balsamic Tuna Recipes

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Calling all seafood lovers! If you're looking for a delectable and easy-to-make dish, look no further than balsamic tuna. This versatile fish can be prepared in a variety of ways, from seared to grilled to baked, and each method yields a unique and flavorful result. The tangy and slightly sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar pairs perfectly with the rich and flaky texture of tuna, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or elegant dinner. In this article, we'll explore three mouthwatering balsamic tuna recipes that are sure to impress your taste buds. From a quick and simple pan-seared tuna with balsamic glaze to a Mediterranean-inspired grilled tuna with balsamic marinade, and a decadent balsamic tuna steak with roasted vegetables, these recipes offer something for every palate and skill level. So gather your ingredients, heat up your kitchen, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BALSAMIC-GLAZED TUNA STEAKS



Balsamic-Glazed Tuna Steaks image

Simple to prepare but full of flavor, these tuna steaks have a slight sweetness, thanks to the delicious balsamic glaze. Ready in minutes, they're perfect for hectic days. -Laura McDowell Lake Villa, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tuna steaks (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tuna with pepper and salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Thick tuna steaks are brushed with a glaze of balsamic vinegar, white wine, and a bit of sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons white wine
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ripe fresh tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 pound haricots verts or green beans, stem ends trimmed
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
6 6-ounce, 1-inch-thick, fresh tuna steaks
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine wine, vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until slightly thickened and syrupy, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Combine tomatoes, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Toss, and set aside
  • Heat grill to medium hot. Combine haricots verts, lemon juice, remaining teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; toss well. Arrange beans on the grill and cook, turning, until just limp and lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Sprinkle remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on all sides of tuna steaks. Brush wine-and-vinegar mixture on tops and sides of steaks and place, glazed side down, on grill. Grill, brushing with more glaze, until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side for rare, 6 to 7 for well done. Transfer to serving platter with beans. Add basil to tomatoes, toss, and spoon over tuna. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 g

BALSAMIC TUNA SALAD



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White tuna, garbanzo beans, veggies and balsamic dressing pack a protein, vitamin, and fiber punch for a healthy lunch that will stick with you.

Provided by DUBYANGE

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup halved black olives
½ English (seedless) cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Combine flaked albacore tuna, garbanzo beans, black olives, English cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Blend balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, and ground black pepper in a separate bowl using an immersion blender until garlic is pureed. Stir dressing into tuna and combine well. Serve over baby spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 763.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

BALSAMIC TUNA



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Make and share this Balsamic Tuna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Tuna

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the tuna with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium high.
  • Add the tuna and cook 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked almost to desired degree of doneness.
  • The tuna will continue to cook slightly after it is removed from the pan.
  • Two minutes on each side will result in a pink, not red, center.
  • After removing the tuna from the pan, add the vinegar and orange juice and cook, stirring, until the liquid begins to turn to a syrup.
  • To test, drag a spoon through the liquid along the center of the pan; the path of the spoon will not fill in quickly as the liquid becomes syrupy.
  • Drizzle the syrup over the tuna and serve immediately.

TUNA AND WHITE BEAN LETTUCE WRAPS WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP



Tuna and White Bean Lettuce Wraps with Balsamic Syrup image

A protein-packed, sophisticated take on tuna salad served on lettuce for a crunchy presentation.

Provided by Bumble Bee

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bumble Bee Seafoods

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (5 ounce) can Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 large leaves sugar lettuce or Bibb lettuce
1 teaspoon Sunflower seeds
⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup brown sugar
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tuna, cannellini beans, onion, parsley, and capers in bowl.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red vinegar, and lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into tuna mixture. Stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat in a sauce pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 minute. Add brown sugar and salt and stir to dissolve.
  • Continue stirring until sauce thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • To serve, place tuna on lettuce leaves and drizzle with balsamic syrup and sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 465.7 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

BALSAMIC TUNA SALAD



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Make and share this Balsamic Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Obsessed_Chef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water
1 -2 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 small tomatoes
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna and put into a small bowl then mix in mayonnaise.
  • Slice tomato and lay pieces of tomato on top of tuna mixture.
  • Drizzle on the balsamic vinegar.

GRILLED MARINATED TUNA WITH RADICCHIO BALSAMIC AND MEYER LEMON



Grilled Marinated Tuna with Radicchio Balsamic and Meyer Lemon image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces albacore or ahi tuna
2 ounces white wine
3 sprigs thyme
Salt and pepepr, to taste
1 small head radicchio, cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
1 slice pancetta
5 green pitted olives
1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Meyer lemon wedge (1/4 lemon)

Steps:

  • Slice the tuna in three thin paillards and marinate in the white wine, thyme, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat the radicchio wedges in salt, pepper and olive oil and grill until tender and slightly charred. Grill the pancetta until caramelized and crispy. Dice and set aside. Place radicchio in a bowl with the pancetta, green olives, balsamic and a drizzle of olive oil and toss to coat. Grill the lemon wedge. Grill the paillards of tuna on one side only until cooked to medium rare. Place radicchio salad in the center of the plate then add the tuna. Garnish with a drizzle of the marinade and top with the grilled lemon.

BALSAMIC GLAZED TUNA STEAKS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Balsamic Glazed Tuna Steaks Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by jads8627

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons grated onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 (5-6 ounce) tuna steaks

Steps:

  • 1. Combine vinegar, brown sugar, onion, thyme and oil. Stir until sugar dissolves. Place tuna steaks in resealable plastic bag. Pour half of mixture over tuna. Seal bag and chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Refrigerate remaining vinegar-mixture. 2. Preheat grill. Remove tuna from marinade; discard marinade. Grill fish 5 minutes per half-inch thickness, turning once, or until fish flakes with a fork. Brush fish with reserved vinegar mixture just before removing from grill.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh tuna steaks that are at least 1 inch thick. This will help them stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can use a combination of red wine vinegar and honey. The honey will add a touch of sweetness to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tuna. It should be cooked just until it is opaque in the center. Overcooked tuna will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the balsamic tuna immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Balsamic tuna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The balsamic vinegar adds a tangy and flavorful glaze to the tuna, while the herbs and spices give it a complex flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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