Grilled Tuna Steak

Name: Grilled Tuna Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This grilled tuna steak is a quick and delicious dinner recipe that comes together in 10 minutes. Marinated in a blend of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and thyme, it's an easy meal to make during summer grilling season.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a container with a lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic and thyme. Add the tuna and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes, turning tuna occasionally.
Remove tuna from bag; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain tuna, discarding marinade. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill tuna, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 218 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Grilled tuna steak recipes aren't limited to restaurants. After enjoying yellowfin tuna in southwest Florida, I came up with this recipe so I could enjoy the flavor of my favorite fish at home. —Jan Huntington, Painesville, Ohio

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