Description
Seared tuna steaks get a vibrant flavor boost from a bright, fresh salmoriglio sauce made right in the pan. Quick, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the fish
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) hot water
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 tbsp (12 g) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp (3 g) finely chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano
- 1 tbsp (10 g) brined capers, drained
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tuna steaks (6-8 oz / 170-225 g each, about 1 inch / 2.5 cm thick)
Instructions
- Make the salmoriglio sauce: In a small saucepan, warm ½ cup olive oil over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice and hot water.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, capers, red pepper flakes, and a light seasoning of salt and black pepper. Stir well and keep warm on the lowest heat setting.
- Preheat the grill for direct grilling to medium-high heat (about 450°F / 230°C).
- Lightly brush the tuna steaks with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the tuna on the grill grate and cook for about 12 minutes total, turning once halfway through, until opaque and flaky when pressed with a fork. For rare tuna, reduce the grilling time.
- Transfer the cooked tuna to a platter or individual plates. Drizzle with the warm salmoriglio sauce and serve the remaining sauce on the side.
Notes
- For best results, use sushi-grade tuna steaks to avoid undercooking.
- If fresh oregano is available, substitute 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano for the dried oregano.
- To make ahead, prepare the salmoriglio sauce up to a day in advance and store it separately in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80