The best way to cook these tuna steaks is on a very, very hot grill. If you have good quality fillets, you won't need to get them anything more than warmed through the middle.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 6 small tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 shallots, minced
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the cilantro, garlic, shallots, cayenne pepper, cumin and salt. Mix well. Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag of a glass baking dish. Pour marinade over top. Turn to coat and then refrigerate for 1 hour. Brush the cooking grate of your grill with oil and then preheat. Place tuna steaks on grill over a high heat. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until they reach the desired doneness. Serve with remaining cilantro and maybe some lemon wedges on the side.
