Grilled Blackened Tuna Recipes

BLACKENED TUNA

Steps:

• Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
• Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• To grill the tuna, get a charcoal or stove-top cast-iron grill very hot. Brush the fish with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. The center should be raw, like sushi, or the tuna will be tough and dry. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.

BLACKENED SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Make the blackened seasoning. Mix the paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and salt in a shake top bottle, or small bowl. Preheat grill to high. Coat all sides of tuna steaks in a thick coating of blackening seasoning, pressing into the flesh of the fish. Spray one side with cooking spray. Place sprayed side down on grill grates. Close lid and cook 1-2 minutes. Open lid, spray other side of fish and flip. Cook 1-2 minutes more. Tuna is finished when outside edges are cooked but middle is still rare.

BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 deg.
• Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl.
• Place steaks on baking sheet, brush on both sides with 1 T. oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
• Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 T. oil; swirl to coat.
• Place steaks seasoning side down in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom (about 1 min) return steaks, browned side up to baking sheet.
• Place in oven; bake until done (about 8 min).

BLACKENED SEARED TUNA RECIPE

Steps:

• Use a paper towel to pat the thawed, raw tuna steak dry.
• Mix together all of the spices in a shallow bowl until well combined.
• Press the dry rub onto the exterior of the tuna steak.
• Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet set to high heat.
• For a medium rare tuna steak, Sear the largest side of the fish for about 60 seconds until the fish exterior turns from pink to white, then flip the tuna filet to sear the opposite side.
• Remove the fish from the skillet, and slice the fish through the sear.
• The fish should have a white edge but a pink center
• Let the fish rest for a few minutes, slice, and serve on salads, tacos, and sandwiches.

GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAK RECIPE WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• To make the seasoning mix, whisk all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. The mix should keep well for at least three months.
• To make the mango avocado salsa, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
• To make the grilled blackened tuna steaks, heat a grill over high heat (or a grill pan on the stove over medium-high).
• Coat the tuna steaks with the blackening seasoning on all sides, then spray the top and bottom with cooking spray.
• Add the steaks to the hot grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until black grill marks have formed but the inside is still rare. Serve hot topped with mango avocado salsa.

GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• To make the seasoning mix, whisk all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. The mix should keep well for at least three months.
• To make the mango avocado salsa, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
• To make the grilled blackened tuna steaks, heat a grill over high heat (or a grill pan on the stove over medium-high).
• Coat the tuna steaks with the blackening seasoning on all sides, then spray the top and bottom with cooking spray.
• Add the steaks to the hot grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until black grill marks have formed but the inside is still rare. Serve hot topped with mango avocado salsa.

BLACKENED TUNA BITES WITH CAJUN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make the mustard first: Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring often.
• When somewhat smooth, it's done.
• Now start the tuna: TUNA Cut up tuna in large bite size pieces Coat with blackening seasoning Heat oil in pan till very hot, but not smoking Sear tuna on all sides for about 7-10 minutes total.
• Do not overcook.
• It's good for the tuna to be slightly pink on the inside.
• Serve right away with Cajun Mustard.
• This can also be made with peeled jumbo shrimp.

BLACKENED TUNA STEAK

Steps:

• Mix together all of the blackening/rub ingredients. Note you will have rub left over for more steaks.
• Coat each tuna steak with the dry rub
• Preheat a skillet until it is hot. Add about a tsp of oil to the bottom of the skillet.
• Put the steaks into the hot pan.
• Cook the steak for 1 1/2 minutes on each side for a rare steak2 minutes on each side for a medium-rare steak and 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side for a medium to medium-well done steak.

GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA

Steps:

• GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS Combine olive oil and lime juice, brush each steak with mixture. Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over steaks. Wrap and refrigerate for several hours. Grill over hot charcoal for 4 minutes per side, or until steaks just begin to flake. Do not dry out. Top with Lime and Soy Sauce. Serves 6. LIME AND SOY SAUCE: 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. champagne vinegar 1 tsp. soy sauce 1/4 c. olive oil Lime juice to taste Whisk together ingredients and spoon mixture over tuna steaks.