Grilled Tuna Steaks with Gremolata

This flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired grilled tuna steaks recipe is ready in less than twenty minutes. It features Italian gremolata, a simple green condiment made from a combination of fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This version also incorporates a nod to Moroccan cuisine with the addition of preserved lemon rind for a bit of extra flavor and visual interest.

Ingredients for this Recipe :

• 4 [6-oz.] sushi-grade tuna steaks, approximately 3/4” thick
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Mediterranean-spiced sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 large lemons, cut in half

Gremolata Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped
• 1 tsp organic lemon zest
• 2 tsp preserved lemon rind, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, grated
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Tip :

For best results, do not close the grill lid while grilling tuna steaks.

How to Make Grilled Tuna Steaks :

Step 1:

Clean and spray grates of a gas grill with non-stick cooking spray and set heat to high. Close lid until grill comes to temperature.

Step 2:

Meanwhile, prepare the gremolata by combining the parsley, lemon zest, preserved lemon rind, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.

Step 3:

Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and sprinkle with Mediterranean-spiced sea salt and black pepper, to taste.

Step 4:

Open grill and place tuna steaks and lemon halves over direct heat. Cook tuna for 2 minutes per side for rare. Increase time slightly for medium, but do not overcook.

Step 5:

Remove tuna and grilled lemon halves from heat and serve immediately topped with some gremolata. Serve with our grilled marinated asparagus or another side of your choice. Enjoy this tuna with gremolata!

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Grilled Tuna Steaks with Gremolata

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Main Course – Mediterranean

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 4-6 minutes – Total Time: 14-16 minutes

Grilled tuna steaks recipe with Italian gremolata, Mediterranean-inspired, healthy, delicious, and ready in around 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 4 [6-oz.] sushi-grade tuna steaks, approximately 3/4” thick
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Mediterranean-spiced sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 large lemons, cut in half
• Gremolata Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped
• 1 tsp organic lemon zest
• 2 tsp preserved lemon rind, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, grated
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1

Clean and spray grates of a gas grill with non-stick cooking spray and set heat to high. Close lid until grill comes to temperature.

2

Meanwhile, prepare the gremolata by combining the parsley, lemon zest, preserved lemon rind, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.

3

Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and sprinkle with Mediterranean-spiced sea salt and black pepper, to taste.

4

Open grill and place tuna steaks and lemon halves over direct heat. Cook tuna for 2 minutes per side for rare. Increase time slightly for medium, but do not overcook.

5

Remove tuna and grilled lemon halves from heat and serve immediately topped with some gremolata. Serve with our grilled marinated asparagus (recipe in the post) or another side of your choice. Enjoy!