Grilled Tuna Steak with Asparagus

Grilled Tuna Steak with Asparagus

Herb- and lemon-marinated tuna steaks grilled alongside simply seasoned asparagus.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the grill over high heat and clean the grates.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  2. Step 2

    Zest and juice the lemon into a mixing bowl. Whisk in 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, the garlic, parsley, oregano, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 15.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 8.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 piece Lemon, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Add the tuna steaks and turn them until coated. Refrigerate while they marinate.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Tuna

    Cookware: mixing bowl, tongs

  4. Step 4

    In a clean mixing bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Asparagus, 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Grill the asparagus over high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and lightly charred.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the steaks over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the centers reach 63°C.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, instant-read thermometer, serving plate, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Rest the tuna briefly, then serve it with the grilled asparagus.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: serving plate

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Cook tuna to an internal temperature of 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw seafood
  • cross-contamination
  • high-temperature grilling