Grilled Tuna



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
6 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 16 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 4(6 ounce)albacore tuna steaks, 1-inch thick
  • 3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1lime, juiced
  • ½cuphickory wood chips, soaked

  • Directions

    Gather all ingredients.

    Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.

    Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once.

    Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.



    Cook’s Note

    Be choosy when buying fresh tuna steaks: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. 


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    281 Calories
    12g Fat
    2g Carbs
    40g Protein

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