Best 9 Grilled Jalapeno Tuna Steaks Recipes

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**Grilled Jalapeno Tuna Steaks: A Spicy and Savory Treat for Seafood Lovers**

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that packs a punch of flavor, look no further than grilled jalapeno tuna steaks. This dish combines the tender, flaky texture of tuna with the spicy kick of jalapenos, resulting in a delightful culinary experience. In this article, we'll provide you with two tantalizing recipes for grilled jalapeno tuna steaks: one featuring a zesty marinade and the other a flavorful dry rub. Whether you prefer a juicy, marinated steak or a crispy, seasoned one, these recipes have got you covered. So, grab your freshest tuna steaks, fire up your grill, and get ready to indulge in a spicy and satisfying seafood feast!

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PAN-SEARED TUNA WITH AVOCADO, SOY, GINGER, AND LIME



Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 big handfuls fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, sliced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, grated
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Pinch sugar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-ounce) block sushi-quality tuna
1 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together until well incorporated.
  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the tuna generously with salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust. Pour 1/2 of the cilantro mixture into the pan to coat the fish. Serve the seared tuna with the sliced avocado and the remaining cilantro sauce drizzled over the whole plate.

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Tuna Steaks image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Four 1-inch-thick fresh tuna steaks (about 4 pounds)
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To grill the tuna, get a charcoal or stove-top cast-iron grill very hot. Brush the fish with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. The center should be raw, like sushi, or the tuna will be tough and dry. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.

GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Grilled tuna steak recipes aren't limited to restaurants. After enjoying yellowfin tuna in southwest Florida, I came up with this recipe so I could enjoy the flavor of my favorite fish at home. -Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic and thyme. Add the tuna; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Remove tuna from bag; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill tuna, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY GRILLED TUNA WITH GARDEN SALSA



Spicy Grilled Tuna with Garden Salsa image

The rooftop of chef Rick Bayless's Chicago restaurant Frontera Grill is dedicated to growing tomatoes, hot peppers and herbs for fresh salsas. Multicolored heirloom tomatoes can be sweeter than other types, Bayless says, and they offer a hefty dose of infection-fighting vitamin C.

Provided by Merritt Watts

Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Seafood     Tuna     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Self     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large cloves of garlic unpeeled
3 jalapeño chiles, stemmed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
4 tuna steaks (5 ounces each, about 3/4 inch thick)
2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Roast garlic and jalapeños in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots), 5 to 10 minutes for jalapeños, 15 minutes for garlic. Cool, then peel garlic. Puree garlic, jalapeños, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Scoop 1/2 cup puree into a 13" x 9" glass baking dish. Place fish on puree, flipping once to coat both sides. Cover dish; refrigerate 10 to 20 minutes to marinate. Transfer remaining puree into another bowl for salsa. Mix in tomatoes. Rinse onion in a small strainer under cold water; drain. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in cilantro, mint and basil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat grill with cooking spray; heat to medium-high (about 375°F). Remove fish from marinade; place on grill. Cover grill and cook 3 minutes. Uncover, flip fish, cover again and cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer fish to plates; spoon salsa on top.

GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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When Beveylon Concha spent some time in Honolulu, she came upon this tropical treatment for tuna. Now a personal chef in Chesapeake, Virginia, she still prepares the pineapple salsa for everything from grilled fish to pork and poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 small onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Grill pineapple slices, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Chill for 30 minutes. , Dice the pineapple; place in a bowl. Stir in the onion, jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., Brush tuna steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH CANTALOUPE SALSA



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Categories     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Backyard BBQ     Cantaloupe     Tuna     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup coarsely chopped cantaloupe
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
2 5- to 6-ounce fresh tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix cantaloupe, onion, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice and jalapeño chili in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush tuna steaks on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tuna until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer tuna to plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



Spicy Grilled Tuna Steaks image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt to taste
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tuna steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds total, each about 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Mixed green salad (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill or the oven broiler.
  • In a small bowl blend the salt, curry powder, black pepper, and anise and sesame seeds.
  • Sprinkle the tuna steaks on both sides with the mixture. Coat evenly and press down so that the mixture adheres well to the steaks. Brush both sides with the oil. Cover with plastic and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • If the tuna is to be grilled make sure the grill is very clean and hot before cooking. Place the steaks on the hot grill. For rare, cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn them, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes more. For greater doneness, cook a little longer on each side. If oven-broiled, arrange the steaks on a rack and place under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 2 minutes with the door partly open. Turn the steaks and continue broiling, leaving the door open for rare. Remove, and let stand before serving.
  • To serve, place the mixed green salad in the center of the plate. Cut the tuna into thin slices on the bias and place the slices around the salad.

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.

Provided by Gordon Holland

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 644.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRILLED TUNA IN FLANK STEAK MARINADE



Grilled Tuna in Flank Steak Marinade image

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil; more for brushing pan
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 6-ounce tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (see note)

Steps:

  • In a large plastic bag combine soy sauce, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt. Add tuna steaks, coating well with marinade. Seal bag, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
  • Place a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat for about a minute. Brush pan with vegetable oil. Remove fish from marinade, discarding liquid, and add to pan. Cook to taste (3 minutes on each side for medium-rare). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 460 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna steaks: Look for tuna steaks that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are brownish or have any signs of spoilage.
  • Marinate the tuna steaks: Marinating the tuna steaks in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to infuse them with flavor and keep them moist during grilling.
  • Grill the tuna steaks over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the steaks and cook them evenly throughout.
  • Cook the tuna steaks to your desired doneness: Tuna steaks can be cooked to rare, medium-rare, or medium. The internal temperature of a rare tuna steak should be 125 degrees Fahrenheit, a medium-rare tuna steak should be 135 degrees Fahrenheit, and a medium tuna steak should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the tuna steaks rest before serving: Letting the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before serving will help to keep them juicy and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Grilled jalapeno tuna steaks are a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared at home. By following these tips, you can make sure that your tuna steaks are cooked perfectly and are packed with flavor. Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes. Enjoy your meal!

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