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Servings: 2

Garlic Herb Ahi Tuna Steak Marinade

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With garlic, fresh herbs and lemon and a few choice spices, this ahi tuna steak marinade is your new favorite way to prepare a tuna steak!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic minced or grated
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs minced
  • 1 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 8- ounce ahi tuna steaks

Instructions

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup water, minced 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, zested and juiced 2 lemons, minced 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, 1 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Spoon out 2-3 tablespoons, reserving for later at room temperature.
  • Add the 2 8- ounce ahi tuna steaks, turning to coat and spooning some marinade over top. Cover, chill and marinate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Coat with cooking spray or baste lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Remove the steaks from the marinade, discarding any leftover marinade. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until rate and registering at 100°F, with carryover cooking brining it to 120°F. With that said, I prefer mine nearly rare and cook to about 90°F. This also depends on the thickness of the tuna steak, so use an internal thermometer.
  • Remove and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving whole or slicing against the grain. Spoon reserved marinade over top of the steaks.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

I used Italian parsley, sage, thyme and rosemary, but you can use any blend you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 758kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 61g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 42g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 2391mg, Potassium: 589mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 3953IU, Vitamin C: 64mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna steak marinade