Description
A vibrant and flavorful marinade for grilling tuna steak, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl: olive oil, honey, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, parsley, spices – salt, cumin, cracked black pepper, and smoked paprika, and lemon juice.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
- Place tuna steaks in a Ziploc bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, not exceeding 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Grill tuna steaks for about 6-8 minutes on each side, aiming for an internal temperature of 90 to 95°F for medium-rare.
- Allow the tuna to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole.
Notes
Fresh herbs enhance flavor; do not skip the lemon juice for acidity. Allow tuna to rest after grilling for juiciness.
