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For a restaurant-quality meal in less time than it takes to order takeout try our Herb Spiced Tuna Steaks featuring tarragon, garlic, and tangy lemon zest.

Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks

For a restaurant-quality meal in less time than it takes to order takeout try our Herb and Garlic Grilled Tuna Steaks recipe featuring tarragon, garlic, and tangy lemon zest.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic grilled tuna
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 158 kcal
Author Toshi Jones

Ingredients

  • 4 (4-oz.) raw tuna steaks (1-inch thick)
  • ΒΌ cup chopped fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley
  • 2 sprigs fresh tarragon leaves removed and chopped, stems discarded
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest)
  • Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or broiler on high.

  2. Rinse tuna and pat dry. Set aside. 

  3. Combine tarragon, garlic, and lemon peel in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.

  4. Season tuna with salt and pepper if desired. Drizzle with oil; rub rosemary mixture into both sides of tuna. Let rest 5 minutes.

  5. Grill (or broil) tuna for 2 to 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.

Recipe Notes

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