Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
December 8, 2018
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon 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.
Persons
4
Notes
For best results, do not close grill lid while grilling tuna steaks.
Ingredients
- 4 6-oz. sushi-grade tuna steaks, approximately 3/4” thick
- 2 Tbs 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 tsp organic lemon zest
- 2 tsp preserved lemon rind, rinsed and finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, grated
- 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.
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