Best 7 Mexican Tuna Steak Recipes

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**Mexican Tuna Steak: A Culinary Fusion of Bold Flavors and Vibrant Traditions**

Embark on a culinary journey that blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the versatility of tuna steak. From the zesty Grilled Tuna Steak with Chipotle-Avocado Salsa, where the smokiness of the grilled tuna harmonizes with the tangy chipotle-avocado salsa, to the fiery Tuna Steak Tacos with Chipotle Cream Sauce, where the tender tuna takes on a spicy kick from the chipotle cream sauce, each recipe offers a unique taste adventure. For those who prefer a milder heat, the Pan-Seared Tuna Steak with Tomatillo Salsa provides a delightful balance of flavors with its fresh, tangy tomatillo salsa. And for a refreshing twist, the Tuna Ceviche with Avocado and Mango Salsa combines the succulent tuna with a zesty blend of avocado and mango salsa.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN TUNA STEAK



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Buttery lime sauteed tuna steak served over a red pepper/onion saute topped with avocado salsa.

Provided by Irena Macri | Eat Drink Paleo

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. sweet onion (or red onion coarsely chopped)
1 c. red bell pepper (coarsely chopped)
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
good pinch red chili flakes
good pinch kosher salt
2-3 tbsp. water
1 large avocado cut into medium chunks
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro (substitute basil if preferred)
juice from 1/2 lime
pinch kosher salt
1 tbsp. olive oil (plus additional for drizzling on fish)
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. crushed coriander seeds
2 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
zest from 1 lime
juice from 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • Pat tuna steak dry and drizzle with some olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside to come to room temperature.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in non stick saute pan to medium heat. Add onion and pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring a couple of times. Add paprika, cumin, garlic, cider vinegar, salt, chili flakes and 2 tbsp. water, mixing thoroughly. Cook an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly browned, adding 1 additional tbsp of water if pan gets dry. Keep warm if proceeding with recipe. Note - Pepper Onion Saute can be made in advance and rewarmed in microwave just before assembling.
  • Combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro and salt. Toss well and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and butter in non stick saute pan to medium high heat. Add coriander seeds and lime zest and stir for 1 minute to infuse flavors into olive oil/butter mixture. Add tuna steak and turn heat down to medium. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over fish and cook for 2 minutes, bathing the steaks in the lime butter sauce while cooking. Turn and cook for 2 additional minutes. If you prefer medium to medium well cook for 3 minutes per side.
  • Place Pepper Onion saute on plate, topping with tuna steak. Drizzle some of the lime butter sauce over fish, Top with Avocado Salsa. If desired, squeeze additional lime juice and drizzle with additional olive oil before serving.

SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS



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This is an elegantly simple way to cook tuna that any restaurant would be jealous of!

Provided by Bethany Joyful

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 17m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Steps:

  • Season the tuna steaks with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the peppercorns in the mixture until they soften and pop, about 5 minutes. Gently place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1033.6 mg

TUSCAN-STYLE GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 fresh tuna steaks, 8 ounces each, 1-inch thick
1 lemon, zested
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, about 2 tablespoons leaves stripped from stem
Handful flat leaf parsley
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Coarse salt and black pepper or grill seasoning
Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
Stuffed Portobellos, recipe follows
Serving suggestions: Mixed green salad dressed with oil and vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 large lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more, for drizzling
4 medium to large portobello mushroom caps
Coarse salt and black pepper, or grill seasoning spice blend
3 large, firm plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped to about 2 tablespoons
1/2 pound fresh smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced
Serving suggestions: Garlic toasts or grilled crusty bread

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat tuna steaks dry. Place zest on top of cutting board. Pile rosemary and parsley leaves on top of zest. Pile garlic and some coarse salt and black pepper or grill seasoning on top of herbs. Finely chop the garlic, herbs, and spices. Drizzle the olive oil over the tuna steaks just enough to coat each side. Rub herb and garlic mixture into fish, coating pieces evenly on each side. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Grill tuna steaks 6 minutes on each side or 4 minutes on each side, if you prefer pink tuna at the center. Cook steaks over: high setting on indoor electric grill, medium high heat on outdoor gas grill or, 6 inches from hot, prepared charcoal.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl or large food storage plastic bag. Coat mushroom caps evenly in marinade.
  • Place mushroom caps on the grill cap-side-up and season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper. If you are using an indoor tabletop electric grill, preheat to 400 degrees F or "high" setting. If you are using an outdoor gas grill, preheat to medium high; for a charcoal grill, prepare coals and cook mushrooms 6 inches from hot coals. Mushrooms will cook 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Cook mushrooms covered or under tin foil tent and turn occasionally.
  • Combine tomatoes, rosemary, and smoked mozzarella. Drizzle with oil and toss.
  • Fill mushroom caps with tomato mixture and top with sliced mozzarella. The mushrooms will look like small pizzas. Place caps in oven at 425 degrees F until cheese melts or you can close grill lid or replace tin foil tent over mushroom caps to melt cheese, it will take 1 to 3 minutes. Serve as-is or, place stuffed caps on garlic toast or sliced crusty bread to catch the juices.

SPICY TUNA STEAKS



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Make and share this Spicy Tuna Steaks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 lbs tuna steaks
1 lemon, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine oil, garlic, soy sauce, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.
  • Rinse fish under cold water and pat dry.
  • Place fish in a shallow bowl and cover with marinade; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place tuna on non-stick grilling rack and grill 5-7 minutes on each side or until opaque; apply marinade while cooking to keep moist.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

MARINATED TUNA STEAK



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This mixture of orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic gives this marinade a wonderful taste.

Provided by LINKYJ

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 51m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks

Steps:

  • In a large non-reactive dish, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Cook the tuna steaks for 5 to 6 minutes, then turn and baste with the marinade. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or to desired doneness. Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 944.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS



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These marinated tuna steaks, served rare, taste 'fancy' but are very easy to cook. Even my husband, who doesn't like most cooked fish, enjoys these steaks. A sprinkling of cracked black pepper is a good finisher for this dish.

Provided by meg_in_quebec

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 teaspoons molasses
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
6 thin slices fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1-inch-thick tuna steaks, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1874.6 mg, Sugar 5 g

TASTY TUNA STEAKS



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Low-carb fans will love this easy tuna recipe created by our Test Kitchen. Marinated in red wine, soy sauce, ginger and garlic, these steaks are quick to fix and, you guessed it, low in carbohydrates. TIP: Asian vegetables or steamed broccoli florets are excellent on the side.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wine, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the tuna steaks and bay leaf. Seal bag and turn to coat; let stand for 15 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade and bay leaf. In a large skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right tuna steak: Look for tuna steaks that are thick and meaty, with a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are thin or have a lot of white streaks.
  • Season the tuna steak well: Tuna steak is a mild-flavored fish, so it's important to season it well. You can use a variety of spices, herbs, and citrus fruits to flavor the tuna. Some popular choices include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cook the tuna steak over high heat: Tuna steak is best cooked over high heat so that it gets a nice sear on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. You can cook the tuna steak in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven.
  • Don't overcook the tuna steak: Tuna steak is a very delicate fish, so it's important to not overcook it. Overcooked tuna steak will be dry and tough. The best way to check if the tuna steak is done is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the tuna steak should be between 125 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, and 135 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-well.
  • Let the tuna steak rest before serving: Once the tuna steak is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute and the steak to become more tender.

Conclusion:

Mexican tuna steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. The bold flavors of the Mexican spices and the tender, juicy texture of the tuna steak make this dish a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexican tuna steak a try.

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