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 flavour and visual interest.

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.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4 people

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

 

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For the tuna steaks

• 4 6- oz sushi-grade tuna steaks approximately 3/4” thick
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Mediterranean sea salt to taste*
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 large lemons cut in half

For the 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.

Notes

Serve with our grilled marinated asparagus or another side of your choice. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1864IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

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