How to Make Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Marinade - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna is a succulent and flavor-packed dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a casual dinner at home. This recipe takes the meaty and delicious yellowfin tuna steak and elevates it with a flavorful marinade that infuses the fish with rich and aromatic flavors. The end result is a dish that is juicy, tender, and bursting with mouthwatering taste.

Yellowfin tuna, also known as ahi, is a popular fish with a firm texture and a rich, meaty flavor. It is a versatile...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) yellowfin tuna steaks
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 4 wedges lemon, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 steaks

  • Prick tuna steaks all over with a fork and place in a shallow glass baking dish.
  • Whisk together oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, lemon peel, and garlic in a bowl; pour over tuna steaks. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove tuna from marinade; shake excess marinade from steaks and transfer to a plate.
  • Pour marinade into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer marinade for 10 minutes.
  • Cook tuna on the preheated grill, basting with boiled marinade, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1328mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 845mg