Indulge in a culinary journey with our grilled tuna recipe, an exquisite fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish presents a symphony of textures and aromas, featuring perfectly seared tuna steaks complemented by a delectable miso-shallot caramel sauce. The caramel, crafted with a harmonious blend of rich miso paste, aromatic shallots, and a touch of sweetness, elevates the tuna to new heights.
Accompanying the main event are two equally enticing recipes. The first is a refreshing and vibrant Asian cucumber salad, a symphony of crisp cucumbers, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of sesame oil. The second is a delectable crispy smashed potatoes recipe, a delightful side dish that combines the comforting flavors of roasted potatoes with a satisfyingly crispy texture.
Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more. Our grilled tuna with miso-shallot caramel, Asian cucumber salad, and crispy smashed potatoes promise an unforgettable dining experience that will impress even the most discerning palate.
GRILLED TUNA
"After sampling some wonderful tuna at a Japanese restaurant, I decided to try my hand at coming up with the recipe," says Michelle Dennis of Clarks Hill, Indiana. "It took a little trial and error, but I was pleased with the results-these seasonings are a lovely complement to the tuna."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Remove 1/3 cup to a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
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GRILLED TUNA WITH MISO SHALLOT CARAMEL
Miso, Japanese bean paste, makes a sweet finish for this fish dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the miso-shallot caramel, place sugar and about 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and turns amber in color, between 10 and 12 minutes.
- Add shallots, and toss to coat. Cook, stirring until caramel is liquid again, 1 to 2 minutes. Add miso, soy sauce, star anise, Worcestershire sauce, and Marsala wine; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until syrupy, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and discard anise.
- Transfer the mixture to the jar of a blender. Puree until smooth, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Place sesame seeds in a small saute pan set over medium heat, and toast until seeds are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside to cool.
- Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Place tuna steaks on hot grill, and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Turn over, and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer tuna steaks to a large cutting board; immediately brush tops with the reserved miso caramel.
- Slice each tuna steak diagonally into 3 pieces. Garnish with the reserved toasted sesame seeds, and serve.
GRILLED TUNA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, CINNAMON AND MINT
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onions, sugar, cinnamon and red pepper flakes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Stir in a few tablespoons of water and the vinegar. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the mint and chopped parsley just before serving.
- Heat the grill to high for direct grilling. Brush the tuna on both sides with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 2 minutes each side.
- Slice the tuna steaks thickly across the grain and shingle them on a serving platter. Spoon the onion mixture down the center. Keep at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving.
MISO NOODLES WITH SEARED AHI TUNA
Steps:
- For the noodles and dressing: Begin by making the dressing. In a large bowl, combine the miso, soy sauce, 1/4 cup hot water, mirin, canola oil, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Whisk together well and set aside.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the sugar snap peas until bright green and just tender, 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside. Add the soba noodles to the hot water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Then strain and rinse under cold running water (this will stop the cooking process and gives the soba noodles their distinctive springy texture). Toss the noodles in the dressing and fold in the sugar snap peas and julienned carrot. Set aside until ready to serve.
- For the seared ahi tuna: In a large mixing bowl, make a quick marinade of the canola oil, sweet soy sauce, yuzu, sesame oil and ginger. Whisk together to combine. Carefully cut the tuna into 1 1/2-inch cubes and place in the marinade and toss to coat well (it will be a very light coating/marinade as the tuna shouldn't be too wet when searing).
- Thread 4 pieces of tuna per bamboo skewer (4 cubes per skewer, 8 skewers total). Mix the sesame seeds together and spread out on a flat platter. Take each skewer and press the tuna into the sesame seed mixture so it is well coated on all 4 sides.
- Heat a flat grill plate to high heat. Brush lightly with some oil to clean the grates and create a nonstick surface. Grill the tuna skewers just a few seconds on each of the 4 sides so the sesame seeds are toasted and crunchy and the tuna is rare in the middle, 30 to 35 seconds.
- Serve the tuna skewers on a bed of the dressed soba noodles and garnish with some sliced scallions.
MISO-GLAZED FISH
Most recipes for miso-glazed fish are for salmon, because fatty fish are well suited for this preparation and salmon is particularly delicious. Nobu Matsuhisa is known for his miso-marinated black cod, which he marinates for two to three days. I can't imagine finding fish fresh enough to marinate for that long, so in my recipe I marinate the fish for a few hours before broiling and then finishing, if necessary, in the oven. The marinade is based on the Matsuhisa recipe, but I've reduced the sugar considerably.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the mirin and sake in the smallest saucepan you have and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 20 seconds, taking care not to boil off much of the liquid, then turn the heat to low and stir in the miso and the sugar. Whisk over medium heat without letting the mixture boil until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sesame oil. Allow to cool. Transfer to a wide glass or stainless steel bowl or baking dish.
- Pat the fish fillets dry and brush or rub on both sides with the marinade, then place them in the baking dish and turn them over a few times in the marinade remaining in the dish. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 to 3 hours, or for up to a day.
- Light the broiler or prepare a grill. Line a sheet pan with foil and oil the foil. Tap each fillet against the sides of the bowl or dish so excess marinade will slide off. Place skin side up on the baking sheet if broiling.
- Place the fish skin side down on the grill, or skin side up under the broiler, about 6 inches from the heat. Broil or grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the surface browns and blackens in spots. If necessary (this will depend on the thickness of the fillets) finish in a 400-degree oven, for about 5 minutes, until the fish is opaque and can be pulled apart easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA WITH MARINADE
Steps:
- Prick tuna steaks all over with a fork and place in shallow glass dish.
- Whisk oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, lemon peel, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over the tuna steaks. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove tuna from the marinade. Shake excess moisture from the steaks.
- Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook marinade at a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook tuna on preheated grill, basting with boiled marinade, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 41.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1328.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
GRILLED TUNA SALADE NIçOISE
Grilled Tuna Salade Niçoise
Categories Salad Fish Leafy Green Potato Picnic Lunch Salad Dressing Tuna Summer Capers Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, garlic paste, and anchovy paste in a small bowl until combined well, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in thyme, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook beans in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Add potatoes to boiling water and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, then drain in a colander. Halve potatoes while still warm (peel if desired) and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing in a bowl, then cool.
- Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
- Brush tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper, then grill on lightly oiled rack, uncovered, turning over once, until browned on outside but still pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes total. Let tuna stand 3 minutes, then break into large (3-inch) pieces. Transfer tuna to a large platter and drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing and top with capers.
- Transfer potatoes to platter with tuna, reserving bowl. Drain beans and pat dry. Toss beans in bowl with 1 tablespoon dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter. Toss lettuce in bowl with 2 tablespoons dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter. Toss tomatoes in bowl with 1 tablespoon dressing and salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to platter.
- Arrange olives and eggs on platter and sprinkle salad with parsley and/or basil. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.
PAN-SEARED TUNA WITH GINGER, MISO AND CILANTRO SAUCE
Steps:
- Whisk lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce and pepper in small bowl to blend. Place tuna steaks in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over tuna steaks; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, turning occasionally.
- Remove tuna from marinade. Spray large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Heat skillet over high heat. Add 3 tuna steaks to skillet and cook about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer tuna steaks to plate. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 3 tuna steaks.
- Transfer tuna steaks to plates. Spoon Ginger, Miso and Cilantro Sauce atop tuna. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Tips:
- For the best results, use sushi-grade tuna steaks that are at least 1 inch thick. Fresh tuna steaks will have a vibrant red color and a slightly firm texture.
- To make the miso-shallot caramel, use a heavy saucepan and cook the shallots over medium heat until they are softened and caramelized. This will take about 10 minutes.
- When grilling the tuna steaks, cook them over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness. The internal temperature of the tuna should be 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, and 145°F for medium.
- To serve, place the grilled tuna steaks on a bed of rice and drizzle with the miso-shallot caramel. You can also garnish the dish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
Conclusion:
Grilled tuna with miso-shallot caramel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The tuna is cooked to perfection and the miso-shallot caramel adds a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health.
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