Grilled tuna gremolata is a dish made by grilling tuna steaks and serving them with a gremolata topping. Gremolata is a lemon, garlic and parsley condiment originating from Italian cuisine. The lemon, garlic and parsley mix is sprinkled on top of the grilled tuna, adding bright and fresh flavor.
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
- 4 6-oz. sushi-grade tuna steaks, 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 fresh parsley leaves, washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon organic lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons preserved lemon rind, rinsed and finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, grated or chopped finely
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Equipment
- Grill
- Small or medium bowl
- Non stick cooking spray
- Cutting board and knife
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!
Cooking Tips
- For best results, do not close grill lid while grilling tuna steaks.
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Grilled Tuna 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.
Grilled tuna gremolata is a dish made by grilling tuna steaks and serving them with a gremolata topping. Gremolata is a lemon, garlic and parsley condiment originating from Italian cuisine. The lemon, garlic and parsley mix is sprinkled on top of the grilled tuna, adding bright and fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 6-oz. sushi-grade tuna steaks, 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 fresh parsley leaves, washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon organic lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons preserved lemon rind, rinsed and finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, grated or chopped finely
- Sea salt and 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!
Notes
For best results, do not close grill lid while grilling tuna steaks.