**Moroccan-Style Tuna Steaks: A Culinary Journey to North Africa**
Embark on a culinary adventure to the vibrant shores of North Africa with our collection of tantalizing Moroccan-style tuna steak recipes. These dishes blend the exotic flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine with the delicate texture of tuna, resulting in a symphony of taste that will transport your palate to the bustling souks and vibrant streets of Morocco. From the classic charm of chermoula-marinated tuna steaks grilled to perfection, to the aromatic delight of tuna tagine simmered in a fragrant blend of spices and vegetables, our recipes offer a diverse range of culinary experiences. Discover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine as you explore the vibrant flavors of cumin, coriander, paprika, and saffron, all beautifully complementing the succulent tuna steaks. Prepare to be captivated by the captivating flavors of Morocco as you embark on this culinary journey.
MOROCCAN-SPICED TUNA
Jazz up tuna with Moroccan spices for a super fast meal
Provided by Merrilees Parker
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the coriander, garlic, spices and lemon juice into a blender and blitz to a purée. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until you get a smooth, thick sauce. Set aside.
- Sit the tuna steaks in a non-metallic dish and cover with two-thirds of the sauce. Cover with cling film, then leave to marinate in the fridge for about 20 mins (or for up to 4hrs).
- Heat a griddle pan or grill. Shake off any excess marinade, season the tuna steaks, then cook for 2-4 mins, depending on thickness for medium rare, turning once (cook 2 mins more for well done). Drizzle over the remaining sauce paste to finish. Try serving with new potatoes; for a Moroccan twist, toss melted butter, harissa spice mix and chopped coriander leaves through the potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 54 grams protein, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN TUNA STEAKS
Make and share this Moroccan Tuna Steaks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Tuna
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, tumeric, anise, ginger, cinnamon, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix on both sides of tuna steaks; coating them well.
- Using a heavy bottomed saute pan or a cast-iron pan, warm the remaining olive oil. Increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan. Sear for 1 minute, then turn over carefully, reducing the heat to medium. Sear the other side for 1 more minute until medium rare. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
- Pour the melted butter over the tuna steaks and sprinkle with the coriander.
- (Also can do cook these on the grill -- just cook a few minutes on each side.).
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.2, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 254.2, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 40
SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS
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
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS
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
MARINATED TUNA STEAK
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
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
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.
TUNA STEAKS MOROCCAN STYLE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine paprika, cumin, turmeric, anise, ginger, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt and and pepper, and blend well.
- Place the tuna steaks on a large platter and sprinkle and rub each side with the spice mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the lemon juice and oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until ready to cook.
- If broiling, arrange the steaks on a rack and place under a very hot broiler about 4 inches from the heat. Broil 4 minutes with the door partly open. Turn, continue cooking or broiling leaving the door open for about 3 to 4 minutes for pink inside. For rare, cook less. The steaks should be well browned.
- For pan frying, heat a heavy cast-iron skillet, large enough to hold the steaks in one layer. Do not add fat. When the skillet is quite hot, add the tuna steaks, cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes more on the second side for rare. If desired, cook longer.
- Place the steaks on warm plates, brush them with the melted butter, sprinkle with coriander. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TUSCAN-STYLE GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
TASTY TUNA STEAKS
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
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 steaks: Look for tuna steaks that are about 1 inch thick and have a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are thin or have a pale color, as they may be overcooked or dry.
- Marinate the tuna steaks: Marinating the tuna steaks in a mixture of olive oil, spices, and herbs will help to flavor them and keep them moist during cooking.
- Cook the tuna steaks over high heat: Tuna steaks should be cooked over high heat for a short amount of time to prevent them from becoming overcooked and dry. Cook the steaks for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve the tuna steaks immediately: Tuna steaks are best served immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and juicy. You can serve them with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Tuna steaks are a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared at home. By following these tips, you can cook tuna steaks that are flavorful, moist, and cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Moroccan-style tuna steaks a try.
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