Grilledtunasteakswithwasabiandtoastedcoconut Recipes

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.

GARLIC HERBED GRILLED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic and thyme. Add the tuna; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Remove tuna from bag; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill tuna, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH WASABI AND TOASTED COCONUT

Steps:

• Whisk together coconut milk and wasabi powder in a saucepan and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Toast coconut flakes in the oven set at 350°F for 5 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on them so you don't burn them.
• Turn your Bar-B-Q on high.
• Bring wasabi mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly.
• Lower heat and reduce sauce to approximately 1 1/2 cups (it take about 5 minutes).
• Add 1/2 tsp kosher salt and remove from the heat.
• Season both sides of the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
• Place tuna steaks on the hot grill for 2 minutes per side.
• Cut tuna steaks into 1/2-inch slices. Pour wasabi and coconut sauce over the slices and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the top.