Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks

Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks

Making restaurant-quality grilled tuna steaks at home is easier than you might think — at a fraction of the price.

These Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks are rubbed with a mixture of fresh aromatic herbs, like parsley, tarragon, garlic, and lemon zest, which infuses the fish with flavor as it sears on a hot grill.

Whether you are making a romantic dinner, rocking your own high-protein post-workout meal, or serving fresh fish to your family, this flavorful recipe is a winner.

We know that when you drop a chunk of change on a nice piece of fish, you really want to make sure it’s cooked properly.

It’s all too easy to overcook fish and end up with dry, flavorless meat.

The trick making perfect fish on the grill (or under a broiler) is to cook it quickly – searing the outside then removing the fish from heat so that the inside stays tender and moist and retains all of those healthy fats that make it so succulent.

These grilled tuna steaks only need to cook for about two to five minutes per side, depending on how thickly they are cut and how rare (or well-done) you prefer to serve them.

For a restaurant-quality meal in less time than it takes to order takeout try our Herb Spiced Tuna Steaks featuring tarragon, garlic, and tangy lemon zest.
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Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks

For a restaurant-quality meal in less time than it takes to order takeout try our Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks recipe featuring tarragon, garlic, and tangy lemon zest.

Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 (4-oz.) each raw tuna steaks (1-inch thick)
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 resh tarragon sprigs, leaves removed and chopped, stems discarded
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped lemon peel (lemon zest)
  • Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or broiler on high.

  2. Rinse tuna and pat dry. Set aside. 

  3. Combine tarragon, garlic, and lemon peel in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.

  4. Season tuna with salt and pepper if desired. Drizzle with oil; rub rosemary mixture into both sides of tuna. Let rest 5 minutes.

  5. Grill (or broil) tuna for 2 to 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 125mg5%
Protein 28g56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks with lemon on a platter with fork and knife on a wooden table.

Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks with lemon on a platter with fork and knife on a wooden table.

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Makes a great protein side.

For a restaurant-quality meal in less time than it takes to order takeout try these Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks.

Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks photographs by Anguel Dimov