Best 6 Herbed Grilled Tuna In Foil Pesce Al Cartoccio Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing array of grilled tuna recipes, each wrapped in foil to perfection. Embark on a Mediterranean escapade with our "Herbed Grilled Tuna in Foil (Pesce al Cartoccio)" recipe, where succulent tuna fillets are infused with a vibrant symphony of aromatic herbs, creating a dish that transports you to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. For a taste of Far Eastern delight, try our "Grilled Tuna with Miso and Ginger in Foil" recipe, where tuna is marinated in a savory blend of miso, ginger, and rice vinegar, resulting in a delectable harmony of flavors. If you crave a zesty twist, our "Grilled Tuna with Lemon and Dill in Foil" recipe offers a refreshing citrusy delight, where tuna is enveloped in a tangy marinade of lemon, dill, and white wine. And for those who love a touch of heat, our "Grilled Tuna with Spicy Tomato Salsa in Foil" recipe delivers a fiery kick, with a spicy tomato salsa that adds a vibrant intensity to the tender tuna.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TUNA WITH HERBS AND OLIVES



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Here, grilled tuna is smothered with a mixture of flavorful herbs, made more potent by the addition of chopped olives and a little raw garlic. A mix of parsley, basil, chives, chervil and marjoram, for example, would be splendid, as would one of cilantro, mint and basil. (I would rule out only thyme, tarragon and rosemary, unless you use them in minuscule quantities.) If you don't have a grill, many readers have baked it at 425 and been happy with the results.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 to 2 pounds tuna, about 1 inch thick, 2 or 4 steaks
Extra-virgin olive oil as needed
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup pitted oil-cured olives, finely chopped
About 1 cup mixed tender fresh herbs
1 teaspoon minced garlic, optional
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be medium-high and rack about 4 inches from heat source.
  • When fire is ready, rub tuna lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Put it on grill and grill about 3 to 4 minutes a side for medium-rare, more or less according to your desired degree of doneness.
  • Meanwhile, combine olives, herbs, garlic if you are using it and just enough oil to moisten and bind the mixture, no more than a tablespoon.
  • When tuna is done, spread a portion of herb mixture on 1 side of each steak and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 2 grams

GRILLED TUNA WITH HERBED AïOLI



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Serve with: Steamed new potatoes and mixed green salad with a citrus vinaigrette. Dessert: A lemon tart from the bakery.

Categories     Fish     Herb     Low Carb     Tuna     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 7-ounce tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 6 ingredients in shallow dish for marinade. Place mayonnaise in separate small bowl. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons marinade. Set aioli aside.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in marinade in dish, turning to coat evenly. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning fish occasionally.
  • Oil grill rack. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill fish to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Top fish with aioli and serve.

SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO - (SPAG COOKED IN A BAG)



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This sounds so good! Posting here to keep safe until I have some good seafood on hand. From Terry Durack, who also suggests turning it Asian by subbing hokkien or udon noodles for the spag, and instead of the tomato sauce a quick stir fry of garlic, chili and ginger, with a dash each of fish sauce, white wine and sweet chili. Mix with the seafood, put in the bag and bake 15 mins. So there's 2 recipes : )

Provided by Aunty Dotty

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
50 ml white wine
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried chili
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 tablespoon capers packed in salt, rinsed
10 small black olives
6 -8 prawns, medium green
220 g dried spaghetti
300 g clams, rinsed and in their shells (vongole)
1 tablespoon Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°C.
  • To make the bags, take two 50cm square sheets of foil, lay a same size square of baking paper over each one and fold in half. Scrunch up the sides to form an open pouch, brush the insides with a little oil.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in a pan and fry the garlic for 1 minute on medium.
  • Add tomatoes, wine oregano, chili, sugar, anchovies, capers and olives and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until only just al dente.
  • Drain, toss with the sauce, and divide between the 2 bags. Add the prawns and clams and fold and scrunch the tops to make a tight seal.
  • Put them on a tray and bake for 15 minutes.
  • To serve, tip the bag contents onto a plate and scatter with the parsley and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.

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

GRILLED TUNA WITH HERBS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 slab of tuna, preferably from the belly portion, about 1 3/4 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into very thin slices
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 strips lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat charcoal or gas grill or broiler to high.
  • Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper on both sides. Place oil in a flat dish and add thyme, garlic, lemon juice, lemon rind and hot red pepper flakes. Add tuna and coat on both sides.
  • Remove tuna from the marinade.
  • Add butter to marinade, and place the dish in a warm place.
  • If tuna is to be cooked on a charcoal or gas grill, place it directly on the grill, fatty side down, and cook, turning often, 5 to 6 minutes. If it is to be cooked under a broiler, arrange tuna on a rack, fatty side up. Broil about 2 inches from heat, leaving broiler door partly open. Cook 3 minutes and turn; continue cooking 2 minutes. Transfer tuna to marinade. Turn tuna to coat on both sides. Cut into thin slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 183 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HERBED GRILLED TUNA IN FOIL (PESCE AL CARTOCCIO)



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Make and share this Herbed Grilled Tuna in Foil (Pesce al Cartoccio) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Polar Bear

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices fresh tuna, one slice per person about 1 " thick
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 large onions, sliced thin
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, mint leaves and oregano in a non-reactive pan.
  • Marinate the tuna slices in the liquid for 15 minutes.
  • Prepare a large piece of aluminium foil for each slice of fish, by brushing the foil with oil and lining it with sliced onions.
  • Drain the fish and place each slice on a piece of aluminium foil.
  • Cover with another layer of onions.
  • Tightly seal the foil around each slice of fish and cook on the grill for 10-15 minutes per side, or in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.4, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 8, Protein 1.3

Tips and Conclusion

To achieve the best results when preparing grilled tuna in foil, consider these tips:

  • When selecting tuna steaks, look for those that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are gray or have brown spots, as these may indicate that the fish is not fresh.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to season the tuna. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish and make it more enjoyable. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and lemon pepper.
  • Do not overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and tough if it is cooked for too long. Cook the tuna until it is just opaque in the center, which should take about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Serve the grilled tuna immediately. This will ensure that the fish is at its best flavor and texture. You can serve the tuna with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
  • In conclusion, grilling tuna in foil is a simple and delicious way to prepare this healthy fish. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and succulent dish that everyone will enjoy. Grilled tuna is a great source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals. It is also a versatile fish that can be paired with a variety of sides and sauces. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give grilled tuna in foil a try.

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