Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Soy-Lime Marinated Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Salad, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a culinary paradise. This dish is a perfect harmony of grilled tuna marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, lime, and aromatic herbs, delivering a burst of umami and citrusy freshness with every bite. Accompanying this grilled masterpiece is a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a delightful medley of crisp cucumbers, zesty red onions, and a tangy dressing that provides a perfect balance to the richness of the tuna. Let this dynamic duo take you on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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PAN-SEARED TUNA WITH AVOCADO, SOY, GINGER, AND LIME
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 GINGER-LIME TUNA STEAKS
Add a zesty twist to your fish! Tuna takes on a whole new taste when it's marinated in an easy homemade ginger-lime marinade.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix remaining ingredients except lime wedges. Add fish; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning fish once, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish about 4 inches from medium heat 11 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve fish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
SOY-LIME MARINATED GRILLED TUNA WITH CUCUMBER SALAD
Make and share this Soy-Lime Marinated Grilled Tuna With Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger and brown sugar (makes 1 1/2 cups).
- Stir well.
- Pour half the mixture into a shallow dish large enough to fit the fish.
- Add the fish and marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or in the refrigerator 45 minutes.
- If refrigerating, remove the fish from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling.
- Meanwhile, cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds.
- Cut the cucumbers into 1/4-inch-thick slices crosswise (makes about 2 cups).
- Add the cucumbers, carrot, chile pepper, scallion and sesame seeds to the remaining marinade, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove the fish to paper towels and discard the marinade in the dish.
- Pat the excess marinade from the tuna.
- With a pastry or barbecue brush, brush the fish with additional olive oil.
- On an outdoor grill or a grill pan over high heat, lightly brush the grates with olive oil (do not place the fish on the grill until the flames have subsided).
- Grill the fish 3 to 5 minutes on both sides for medium rare or 6 to 8 minutes for medium well.
- When slightly cooled, cut into thick slices.
- Meanwhile, mix the lettuce and herbs with the chilled marinade and transfer to a platter.
- Place the fish on top, and drizzle additional marinade over the fish.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 2122.4, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 46.8
TUNA SALAD
Steps:
- Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in a very hot saute pan and cook for only 1 minute on each side. Set aside on a platter.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, wasabi, lime juice, soy sauce and hot sauce. Add the avocados to the vinaigrette.
- Cut the tuna in chunks and place it in a large bowl. Add the scallions and red onion and mix well. Pour the vinaigrette mixture over the tuna and carefully mix.
GRILLED TUNA IN FLANK STEAK MARINADE
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
GRILLED LIME TUNA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat broiler if using.
- Wash and dry tuna, and squeeze juice from lime over both sides. Let tuna sit no more than 20 minutes.
- Prepare stove-top grill if using. Measure tuna at thickest point, and cook eight minutes to the inch, grilling or broiling on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 98, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEARED TUNA & CUCUMBER SALAD
This Asian-inspired sharing salad is topped with flavour-packed marinated tuna steaks - great for lunch or a light dinner
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 40m
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper together in a shallow dish. Heat the sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan. Sear the steaks on both sides until cooked to your liking. Transfer to the dish with the marinade, then chill for 1 hr. Turn the steaks, then continue to chill until ready to assemble.
- Tip all the veg into a large serving bowl with both types of ginger and the nori. Drizzle over the mirin and lime juice, then add the coriander and chilli. Toss and rest for 20 mins.
- Make the dressing by whisking everything together. To serve, slice the tuna and arrange over the salad, then sprinkle over the coriander seeds and drizzle over the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium
ASIAN MARINATED GRILLED TUNA
Make and share this Asian Marinated Grilled Tuna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Capncrunch
Categories Tuna
Time 2h40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange tuna in a single layer in a shallow dish.
- Combine in bowl and mix well the teriyaki sauce, sherry, chopped ginger, chopped scallions, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and rice wine vinegar.
- Pour over the tuna.
- Chill, covered for 2 hours, turning the tuna once.
- Drain the tuna and let it come to room temperature.
- Brush tuna all over with olive oil.
- Grill 3-6 mins on each side.
- Serve with pickled ginger and sliced scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 2834.9, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11, Protein 58
BEK'S GRILLED TUNA STEAKS GLAZED WITH GINGER, LIME, AND SOY OAMC
Good quality tuna steaks that may be served medium to medium rare are a MUST! The glaze complements the flavor of the steaks for a great summer grilled dish.
Provided by Gatorbek
Categories Tuna
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except tuna in a 1 gallon zipper bag. Squish together until well combined, then add tuna steaks. Seal and let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or if longer, in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to 475. Grill approximately 3 minutes, turn, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes to desired doneness, basting while cooking.
- Transfer to plate and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 503.5, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.1
ORIENTAL GRILLED TUNA
Make and share this Oriental Grilled Tuna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except for tuna in a medium mixing bowl.
- Place tuna in sauce mixture.
- Marinate for 2-3 hours.
- Grill tuna over medium coals for 10 minutes or until cooked throughout, turning once.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Tuna: Select sushi-grade or sashimi-grade tuna steaks or fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- Properly Marinate: Allow the tuna to marinate in the soy-lime mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to infuse it with flavor.
- Grill to Perfection: Grill the tuna steaks over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Avoid overcooking to maintain its tenderness and moisture.
- Create a Refreshing Cucumber Salad: Combine sliced cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, and a simple vinaigrette dressing for a light and refreshing side salad that complements the grilled tuna perfectly.
- Enhance Flavor with Toppings: Before serving, consider adding additional flavor enhancers such as crumbled feta cheese, sliced avocado, or a drizzle of Sriracha sauce.
Conclusion:
This delectable Soy-Lime Marinated Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Salad offers a harmonious blend of zesty, savory, and refreshing flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The succulent tuna, infused with aromatic soy-lime marinade, pairs wonderfully with the crisp and tangy cucumber salad. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply seeking a healthy and flavorful meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Experiment with different herbs and spices in the marinade or add your favorite toppings to create a customized dish that reflects your unique culinary preferences. Dive into the delightful experience of grilled tuna complemented by the清爽的cucumber salad, and savor every bite of this delectable dish.
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