Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of tuna steak recipes. Embark on a taste adventure as we explore various cooking techniques and flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic pairing of tuna steaks with an aromatic anchovy tomato sauce to the innovative fusion of tuna steaks with a zesty lemon caper sauce, each recipe offers a unique symphony of flavors. Dive into the depths of culinary creativity with our pan-seared tuna steaks, showcasing the perfect balance between a crispy sear and a tender, succulent interior. Experience the harmony of flavors in our baked tuna steaks, where the fish is enveloped in a flavorful marinade, resulting in a moist and savory delight. Last but not least, discover the simplicity yet elegance of our grilled tuna steaks, where the natural flavors of the fish take center stage, enhanced by a hint of smokiness from the grill. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SPANISH TUNA STEAKS WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1/2 onion and finely chop a handful of fresh parsley, grab 2 tuna steaks (I bought mine frozen and thawed them out), pat them dry with paper towels and season them with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper on both sides
- Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add the tuna steaks into the pan, push down on the tuna steaks with a spatula, this will give them that beautiful sear, cook for 90 seconds per side (the thickness of my steaks where 1/2 inch), after a total cooking time of 3 minutes transfer the tuna to a plate and cover with foil paper
- Using the same pan with the same heat add the diced onions and minced garlic and mix with the oil, after 1 minute add 1/2 tsp of sweet smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp of hot smoked paprika, quickly mix it all together and then add a 1/4 cup of white wine and mix, after 2 minutes add a 1/2 cup of tomato puree, season it all with seal salt, freshly cracked black pepper and 1 tbsp of the freshly chopped parsley, mix it all together until well combined and lower the fire to a LOW heat, after simmering for 3 minutes add the tuna steaks back into the pan and coat them with the spicy tomato sauce, after heating the tuna steaks for 2 minutes remove the pan from the heat and serve directly from the pan, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!
TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 sliced shallot in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until softened, 4 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons capers; cook 1 minute. Add one 14-ounce can cherry tomatoes; cook, stirring, until the tomatoes burst, 5 minutes. Smash with a spatula, then stir in one 7-ounce can Italian oil-packed tuna, breaking it into chunks. Toss with 12 ounces cooked spaghetti and 3 tablespoons olive oil, adding up to 3/4 cup pasta-cooking water to loosen the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
TUNA STEAKS WITH TOMATO AND BASIL RAW SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 14m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan or indoor/outdoor grill to high. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the tuna steaks spread it around then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine tomatoes, onions, parsley and basil in a bowl. Dress with extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat the tomatoes evenly, 2 to 3 tablespoons. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the sauce marinate at least 10 minutes.
- When you are ready to eat, grill steaks 2 minutes on each side for rare, 3 minutes for medium and 4 for opaque, well done. Stir sauce up then serve liberal amounts of it on top of the steaks.
EASY PASTA WITH TUNA AND TOMATO SAUCE
This is my version of a tuna pasta dish with capers, anchovies, and tomatoes. I make it at least once a week as it is my husband's favorite and he proclaims it's restaurant quality. You can easy double the recipe if you're cooking for more people.
Provided by barbara
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Empty tuna into a bowl and mash with a fork while pasta is cooking. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and fry the anchovies for 3 minutes. Add capers and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 3 minutes. Add tuna mixture and tomatoes; simmer sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix well. Stir in parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.4 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1301.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ANCHOVY TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course
Time 25m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain, let cool and cut into quarters. Set aside.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Add the tuna, sear on all sides, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Toss the potatoes, tomatoes and spinach together.
- Combine the tomato juice, anchovy fillets, roasted garlic, salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each with some of the tuna. Drizzle the sauce over all and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SICILIAN-STYLE TUNA STEAKS (TONNO ALLA GHIOTTA)
Provided by Gianni Scappin
Categories Fish Olive Onion Tomato Sauté Dinner Raisin Seafood Tuna Healthy Capers Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a medium skillet over moderately high heat, warm the oil. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and sauté, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove the tuna and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- 2. In the same pan over low heat, sauté the onion, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, capers, olives, raisins, and tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. If the tomatoes don't release much juice, add the fish stock or water to give the sauce some body.
- 3. Return the tuna to the pan and cover it with a tight-fitting lid. Cook over moderate heat until the tuna reaches the desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium.
- 4. Add the parsley and basil and stir to incorporate, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the sauce spooned over the top; garnish with pine nuts.
TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC LOVERS' FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
Summer on a plate - simple, fresh and absolutely delicious! I love uncooked tomato sauces in the summer, when the garden has an abundance of juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes. This one is for the garlic and lemon lovers, and it's terrific served cold the next day! (Prep time includes letting tomato sauce sit and blend flavors; cook time is approximate only for tuna steaks.)
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Tuna
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.
- Season with salt and let flavors blend for two hours.
- Just before grilling or pan-searing the tuna steaks, add the herbs to the tomato mixture.
- Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and grill or pan-sear according to thickness.
- Top with the tomato-lemon sauce.
- This is scrumptious served cold the next day!
MARINATED GRILLED TUNA WITH ANCHOVY SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by blum099
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Directions for the tuna: Place the tuna steaks in a 9 x 12-inch ceramic or glass baking pan and add the olive oil, white wine, onion, parsley, thyme, bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 2 hours, turning once. Remove the fish from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling. Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for 15 minutes on high. You may also use a stovetop grill pan. Remove the tuna from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook, basting with olive oil and turning only once, until deep black grid marks appear, about 3 1/2 minutes on each side. Directions for the anchovy sauce: In a mortar, pound the anchovy fillets, garlic and parsley with a pestle until a pest . Slowly pound in the olive oil and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the grilled tuna and serve with additional lemon wedges.
TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers. Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in tomato mixture. Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Serve fish immediately.
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 High-Quality Tuna Steaks: Opt for sushi-grade or high-quality tuna steaks to ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Don't Overcook the Tuna: Cook the tuna steaks quickly over high heat to maintain their tenderness and prevent dryness. Aim for an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare or 135°F (57°C) for medium.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh herbs, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful anchovies enhance the overall taste of the dish. Use the best quality ingredients available.
- Make the Sauce Ahead of Time: To save time, prepare the anchovy-tomato sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently before serving.
- Serve Immediately: Tuna steaks are best enjoyed hot off the pan. Serve them immediately with the anchovy-tomato sauce and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Tuna steaks with anchovy-tomato sauce is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that showcases the bold flavors of the sea. By following these tips and the detailed recipe, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Experiment with different sides and garnishes to customize the dish to your liking. Enjoy this delightful combination of tender tuna, tangy tomatoes, and savory anchovies!
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