Grilled Spicy Tuna Steaks

Name: Grilled Spicy Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 (6-ounce) tuna steaks; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice, or lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 to 3 small shallots, minced; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Grilled spicy tuna steaks are quickly prepared with a vibrant citrus and spice marinade.

⭐ 4 (11 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minTotal: 55 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the grill and oil the cooking grate.
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons cilantro, garlic, shallots, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
Place tuna steaks in a bag or dish, pour marinade over them, coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Grill tuna steaks over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
Remove from grill and serve with remaining cilantro.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 351 kcal

Carbohydrate: 6 g

Cholesterol: 80 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 50 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 539 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 13 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g