Best Mediterranean Tuna Steaks Recipes

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GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Mediterranean Tuna Steaks image

Grilled tuna touches the Mediterranean with tomato, olives and basil.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
2 tablespoons chopped kalamata or ripe olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or oregano leaves
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, gently toss tomato, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the oil, garlic salt and pepper. Brush mixture over tuna.
  • Grill tuna uncovered 4 inches from medium-high heat 5 minutes. Turn carefully; brush with any remaining oil mixture. Grill 10 to 15 minutes longer or until tuna flakes easily with a fork. Serve topped with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAKS



MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAKS image

Categories     Fish     Sauté     Low Carb

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tuna steaks, 6 ounces each, about 1 inch thick
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 medium ripe tomato, diced fine
6 green olives, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons capers
1 clove garlic, mashed
Pinch of dried whole oregano

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the tuna steaks under cold water and pat dry. Brush them with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 2. Preheat grill or broiler. Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. 3. Grill or broil the steaks on high heat, about 2-3 minutes per side or until desired doneness. 4. Top the tuna steaks with the tomato-olive mixture.

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