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Grilled tuna with an Oriental dressing recipe.
For those tentative fish and seafood eaters that prefer mild flavours to strong fishy-tasting species, fresh tuna is the perfect choice. It is very similar to meat in texture and is extremely easy to prepare.
Fresh tuna is often sold in steaks, as the whole fish when fully grown can measure up to 3m (10ft) long. Tuna is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and is full of vitamins including vitamin D.
It is extremely healthy and low in calories yet high in beneficial fats that help protect the heart and lower cholesterol levels.
Fresh tuna is often sold in steaks, as the whole fish when fully grown can measure up to 3m (10ft) long. Tuna is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and is full of vitamins including vitamin D.
It is extremely healthy and low in calories yet high in beneficial fats that help protect the heart and lower cholesterol levels.
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Tuna steaks are perfect for grilling, being cooked on the barbeque, or pan-searing, and this fish works extremely well with Asian flavours such as sesame, garlic, soy, ginger and teriyaki.
Tuna is often pan-seared, which involves only a few minutes cooking, and it can also be eaten raw. When grilling this fish, for the best results and fullest flavours, grill the steaks for a few minutes on each side but leave the centre slightly underdone.
If you overcook tuna it will dry out and lose its flavour.
Often tuna steaks are marinated but this recipe consists of grilling the steaks with a simple seasoning of salt and pepper and serving them with a tangy oriental dressing that could also be used as a marinade.
This dressing made from zingy ingredients such as spring onions, chives, soy sauce, sherry and ginger complement the fish extremely well. Serve this dish as a main meal or light lunch with a freshly tossed salad of green leaves with a light vinaigrette dressing or with grilled asparagus.
Tuna is often pan-seared, which involves only a few minutes cooking, and it can also be eaten raw. When grilling this fish, for the best results and fullest flavours, grill the steaks for a few minutes on each side but leave the centre slightly underdone.
If you overcook tuna it will dry out and lose its flavour.
Often tuna steaks are marinated but this recipe consists of grilling the steaks with a simple seasoning of salt and pepper and serving them with a tangy oriental dressing that could also be used as a marinade.
This dressing made from zingy ingredients such as spring onions, chives, soy sauce, sherry and ginger complement the fish extremely well. Serve this dish as a main meal or light lunch with a freshly tossed salad of green leaves with a light vinaigrette dressing or with grilled asparagus.
Grilled Tuna with an Oriental Dressing Recipe
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 tuna steaks
- For the dressing
- 3fl oz (85ml) of olive oil
- 2 thinly sliced spring onions
- 2 tbsp of dry sherry
- 2 tbsp of freshly chopped chives
- 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1 inch piece of grated root ginger
- salt and pepper
- First of all prepare the dressing by placing the spring onions, chives, sherry, soy sauce and ginger into a mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil and whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
- Season with salt and pepper and leave to one side.
- Preheat the grill to high and line the tray with aluminium foil.
- Rinse the steaks under running water and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the tuna steaks with a little salt and pepper.
- Arrange the steaks on the rack of the grill and once the grill is hot enough, place in the top half of the grill, as near to the heat as possible.
- Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the grill and transfer to individual plates. Spoon the dressing over the top of the fish and serve with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables.
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