This tuna steak recipe uses a tangy marinade made with orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic for a wonderful taste.
This tuna steak recipe is impressive enough for company, but surprisingly easy to make.
How to Cook Tuna Steak
You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:
Tuna Steak Marinade Ingredients
This flavorful tuna steak marinade recipe is made with the following ingredients:
- Orange juice
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh oregano
- Fresh garlic
- Lemon juice
- Black pepper
How to Grill Tuna Steaks
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this tuna steak recipe:
- Make the marinade
- Marinate the tuna steaks.
- Grill the marinated tuna steaks, basting often, to desired doneness.
How Long to Grill Tuna Steaks
On an outdoor grill preheated to high heat, the marinated tuna steaks should be perfectly grilled after about 5-6 minutes on each side. A meat thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 125 degrees F.
Test Kitchen Tips
“It literally pops with flavor in your mouth,” culinary producer and test kitchen expert Nicole McLaughlin says of this marinated tuna steak recipe. Here are some expert tips and tricks from Nicole:
- “Fresh fish from the sea needs fresh herbs,” according to Nicole. “Don’t be messing with the dried stuff here.”
- Nicole stresses the importance of making sure your pan is “hot, hot, hot” to create the perfect sear.
- Nicole serves her tuna steaks with a fresh side salad and a squeeze of lemon juice.
What to Serve With Tuna Steak
Recipe creator suggests topping the tuna steaks with sautéed mushrooms for a flavorful addition. For more inspiration, explore our collection of Most Popular Side Dishes to Serve With Fish. Here are a few of the top-rated recipes you’ll find:
How to Store Tuna Steaks
If you have leftover grilled tuna steaks, you can store them in an airtight container for up to three days.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I didn’t have OJ so I substituted fresh-squeezed apple juice from wild apples I had picked last month,” says jeraldo. “Tuna came out moist, flavorful — perfect. Easy to make too.”
“Perfect,” raves Melissa Santos. “My family loves to fish and tuna season lasts a lot of the summer. We were looking for a new recipe and this was yummy! I doubled the marinade for about 10 steaks and let it sit for about 45 mins.”
“This was amazing as-is,” according to KSBARNES. “No adjustments are needed. I actually cooked on my stovetop, as I was in a hurry, and it came out perfectly!”
Ingredients
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks
Directions
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Mix orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and pepper together in a large non-reactive dish until well combined. Place tuna steaks in marinade and turn to coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove tuna steaks from the marinade and shake off excess; reserve marinade for basting.
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Cook tuna steaks on the preheated grill for 5 to 6 minutes; flip steaks and baste with reserved marinade. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or to desired doneness. Discard any remaining marinade.
