Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
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.
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
Instructions
- 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!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
For best results, do not close grill lid while grilling tuna steaks.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40g (80%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mg (22%)Sodium: 69mg (3%)Potassium: 454mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 4030IU (81%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 21mg (2%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
