Crusty Broiled Tuna Steaks Recipes

PERFECT TUNA STEAK

Steps:

• Allow the tuna steak to come to room temperature by letting it stand for at least 20 minutes.
• Pat the tuna dry. Sprinkle it liberally with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides to get a nice even coating (about 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt for 8 ounces).
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the tuna steak and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned on the outside but still rare on the inside. The tuna will continue cooking while sitting. For a medium-rare tuna steak, the internal temperature should be 130 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a food thermometer at the thickest point.
• Cool for 2 minutes. Then slice the tuna against the grain into ½-inch slices and serve immediately, with the sauce if desired.

BROILED TUNA STEAKS WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler or an outdoor grill.
• In a mixing bowl, blend the salt, pepper, ginger, thyme, soy sauce, lemon juice and olive oil. Brush the mixture all over the tuna. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand about an hour or until ready to broil.
• Arrange the steaks on a rack and place under the broiler or over the grill about 4 inches from the source of heat. Broil about 3 minutes. If using the oven, leave the door partly open. Turn the steaks, continue broiling, leaving the door partly open, for another 3 minutes. The center should remain pink.
• Serve with tomato and herb vinaigrette on the side.

CRUSTY BROILED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• 1 Preheat the broiler. Oil the broiler pan. In a bowl, toss together the bread crumbs, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the oil, or enough to moisten the crumbs. 2 Arrange the fish steaks on the broiler pan. Scatter half of the crumbs on top of the fish, patting them in. 3 Broil the steaks about 6 inches from the flame 3 minutes, or until the crumbs are browned. Carefully turn the steaks with a metal spatula and sprinkle with the remaining crumbs. Broil 2 to 3 minutes more or until still pink in the center, or until done to taste. Test for doneness by making a small cut in the thickest part of the fish. 4 Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Serve hot, with lemon wedges. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MARINATED BROILED TUNA STEAKS WITH SAUCE NICOISE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high or turn on charcoal outdoor grill.
• Place the tuna in a dish and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the thyme, bay leaves, rosemary and pepper flakes. Cover with plastic wrap and let it stand for 20 minutes.
• Place the tomatoes in boiling water for about 9 seconds. Drain and pull away the skin. Cut and discard the core and chop the tomatoes coarsely.
• Place the remaining olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the fennel, onions and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the tomatoes, olives, lemon rind, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture into a blender or food processor. Add 3 tablespoons of the basil, then blend for 5 to 7 seconds, taking care that it remain coarse. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan, check for seasoning, reheat briefly. Keep warm.
• If broiling, arrange the tuna steaks on a rack and place under the broiler about 5 inches from the heat source. Broil 4 minutes with the door partly open. Turn the steaks, and, leaving the door open, continue broiling about 3 minutes longer. The steaks should not be overcooked.
• If grilling, place the steaks on a hot grill and cover. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn the fish, cover the grill and continue cooking for about 3 minutes. Serve with the prepared sauce around the fish and sprinkle with the remaining basil.