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Grilled Tuna Steak

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Grilled Tuna Steak

The quick "marinade" for this tuna is pungent enough to subtly infuse the fish within 15 minutes, a solution to overnight marinating. Because it features ingredients with assertive flavors, it is best used on the stronger tuna varieties such as skipjack, tunny, or bonito.

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
  • 6 anchovy fillets, cut into thirds
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon whole oregano leaves
  • 2 tablespoons whole basil leaves
  • 2 1-inch-thick tuna steaks (about 8 ounces each), cut in half
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine the zest, juice, anchovies, garlic, and herbs in a dish. Add the tuna, turn to coat, and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare a ridged cast-iron stove-top griddle or outdoor grill. Salt and pepper the tuna and grill until well browned but still rare, about 2 minutes per side; the flesh will be firm and tight. For medium rare, cook 1 minute more, until the flesh begins to pull apart. For medium, cook 2 minutes more, until the flesh flakes apart. Remove to a cutting board to rest.
  3. Meanwhile, bring the marinade to a boil. Arrange the tuna on dinner plates and spoon 2 tablespoons of marinade over each piece.

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