Description
Zesty lemon pepper tuna delivers a quick, protein-packed meal that sparks your dinner game with Mediterranean flair. Seasoned fish fillets sizzle in a tangy marinade, turning your weeknight cooking into a restaurant-worthy experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 yellowfin tuna steaks
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 zest of lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, zest of 1 lemon, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice together in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and blend thoroughly.
- Use paper towels to completely dry your 2 yellowfin tuna steaks. Transfer them to a shallow dish and pour the marinade over both sides, ensuring complete coverage.
- Refrigerate the tuna for 15-30 minutes, allowing the marinade to infuse the fish with tangy, peppery flavors.
- Remove tuna from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 3-4 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a grill or stovetop pan to 400°F over medium-high heat until surface is hot and slightly smoking.
- Place tuna steaks on the heated surface and cook precisely 2 minutes on the first side. Flip carefully and cook an additional 2 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
- Transfer tuna to a clean plate and let rest 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges alongside the steaks.
Notes
- Always pat tuna steaks completely dry before marinating to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh, high-quality tuna steaks for the best flavor and texture, preferably sushi-grade if eating rare.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness – thinner steaks need less time to prevent overcooking and maintain a tender, pink center.
- Prep Time: 20-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg