Name: Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 24 ozs tuna steaks (4 sushi-grade, approximately 3/4” thick); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Mediterranean-spiced sea salt (to taste*); black pepper (to taste); 2 large lemons (cut in half); Gremolata:; ¼ cup parsley (fresh leaves , washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped); 1 tablespoon lemon zest (organic); 2 tsps lemon rind (preserved, rinsed and finely chopped); 1 clove garlic (large, grated); sea salt (to taste); ground black pepper (to taste)

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon Gremolata

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This flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish is ready in less than twenty minutes. It features Italian gremolata – a simple green condiment made from a combination of fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This version also incorporates a nod to Moroccan cuisine with the addition of preserved lemon rind for a bit of extra flavor and visual interest.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 309

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

24 ozs tuna steaks 4 sushi-grade, approximately 3/4” thick
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Mediterranean-spiced sea salt to taste*
black pepper to taste
2 large lemons cut in half
Gremolata:
¼ cup parsley fresh leaves , washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest organic
2 tsps lemon rind preserved, rinsed and finely chopped
1 clove garlic large, grated
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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Method

Clean and spray grates of a gas grill with non-stick cooking spray and set heat to high. Close lid until grill comes to temperature.
Meanwhile, prepare the gremolata by combining the parsley, lemon zest, preserved lemon rind, and garlic a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.
Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and sprinkle with Mediterranean-spiced sea salt and black pepper, to taste.
Open grill and place tuna steaks and lemon halves over direct heat. Cook tuna for 2 minutes per side for rare. Increase time slightly for medium, but do not overcook.
Remove tuna and grilled lemon halves from heat and serve immediately topped with some gremolata. Serve with our grilled marinated asparagus or other side of your choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4030IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, do not close grill lid while grilling tuna steaks.

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