Grilled Tuna With Fire Spices Recipes

GRILLED TUNA WITH FIRE SPICES

Steps:

• For the tuna: Lightly brush the fish all over with olive oil, then sprinkle with the fresh herbs. Refrigerate in plastic wrap for 2 to 4 hours.
• For the sauce and fire spices: In a heavy saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Gently simmer until reduced by a third, about 15 minutes. Strain and cool. In a bowl, combine the coriander, juniper, rosemary, bay leaves, oregano and thyme.
• Prepare a grill for direct grilling over high heat. Brush and oil the grate. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Just before grilling, toss the fire spices on the coals (or on the bars, ceramic bricks or lava stones of a gas grill).
• Sear the tuna all over, 1 to 2 minutes a side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice crosswise. Spoon the sauce onto plates, arrange the tuna slices on top and sprinkle with the radishes.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA, CUBAN STYLE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, cumin, and about 3/4 of the cilantro (reserve the remaining cilantro for garnish).
• Place the tuna fillet in a large glass or ceramic dish. Rub your fingers over the fish to check for and remove any remaining bones, and pour the marinade over the tuna. Make sure the fish are evenly coated on both sides and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning once.
• Brush a grill or broiler pan with vegetable oil and heat it to high heat. Grill the fillets for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until done to your liking. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and the lemon wedges.

GRILLED TUNA WITH GARLIC FRIES

Steps:

• Put a baking sheet in the middle of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Preheat a grill to high. Mix the melted butter with half of the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; set aside. Spread the fries in a single layer on the hot baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree the remaining garlic, the parsley, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor to make a sauce; set aside.
• Brush the cut sides of the tomatoes with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush the tuna steaks all over with about 2 tablespoons of the herb sauce; season with salt and pepper. Oil the grill grates. Grill the tuna until marked, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium. Grill the tomatoes cut-side down until marked, about 3 minutes.
• Add the fries to the bowl with the garlic butter and toss. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Serve the tuna with the tomatoes and fries; drizzle the remaining herb sauce over the tuna and tomatoes.

GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

SPICY GRILLED CARIBBEAN TUNA

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to hot.
• Line the grill pan with aluminium foil if desired.
• Place the cumin, coriander, cayenne, oil, lime, ginger and salt in a shallow dish and mix well.
• Add the fish and turn to coat on all sides. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or to your liking.
• Serve immediately.

GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic and thyme. Add the tuna; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Remove tuna from bag; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the 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.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA WITH GARDEN SALSA

Steps:

• Roast garlic and jalapeños in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots), 5 to 10 minutes for jalapeños, 15 minutes for garlic. Cool, then peel garlic. Puree garlic, jalapeños, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Scoop 1/2 cup puree into a 13" x 9" glass baking dish. Place fish on puree, flipping once to coat both sides. Cover dish; refrigerate 10 to 20 minutes to marinate. Transfer remaining puree into another bowl for salsa. Mix in tomatoes. Rinse onion in a small strainer under cold water; drain. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in cilantro, mint and basil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat grill with cooking spray; heat to medium-high (about 375°F). Remove fish from marinade; place on grill. Cover grill and cook 3 minutes. Uncover, flip fish, cover again and cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer fish to plates; spoon salsa on top.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill or the oven broiler.
• In a small bowl blend the salt, curry powder, black pepper, and anise and sesame seeds.
• Sprinkle the tuna steaks on both sides with the mixture. Coat evenly and press down so that the mixture adheres well to the steaks. Brush both sides with the oil. Cover with plastic and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
• If the tuna is to be grilled make sure the grill is very clean and hot before cooking. Place the steaks on the hot grill. For rare, cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn them, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes more. For greater doneness, cook a little longer on each side. If oven-broiled, arrange the steaks on a rack and place under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 2 minutes with the door partly open. Turn the steaks and continue broiling, leaving the door open for rare. Remove, and let stand before serving.
• To serve, place the mixed green salad in the center of the plate. Cut the tuna into thin slices on the bias and place the slices around the salad.

GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Remove 1/3 cup to a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

GRILLED TUNA WITH HERBS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be medium-high and rack about 4 inches from heat source.
• When fire is ready, rub tuna lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Put it on grill and grill about 3 to 4 minutes a side for medium-rare, more or less according to your desired degree of doneness.
• Meanwhile, combine olives, herbs, garlic if you are using it and just enough oil to moisten and bind the mixture, no more than a tablespoon.
• When tuna is done, spread a portion of herb mixture on 1 side of each steak and serve with lemon wedges.