Triple Citrus Tuna Steak Recipes

CITRUS TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Peel and section grapefruit over a bowl, reserving juice. Refrigerate half of the grapefruit sections. Add remaining grapefruit to the reserved grapefruit juice. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, honey, dill, red pepper flakes and ginger. Remove 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the tuna steaks. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade. , Top tuna steaks with reserved grapefruit sections. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

CITRUS-GINGER TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna steaks. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Serve with reserved marinade.

GRILLED CITRUS TUNA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Place the tuna steaks in the bowl, turn to coat both sides with marinade; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Remove tuna from the marinade and shake off excess. Place tuna onto preheated grill and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per inch for medium-rare or 10 minutes per inch for medium-well.

SEARED TUNA WITH CITRUS SALSA

Steps:

• Rub tuna steaks with peppercorns and set aside while you make the salsa.
• To make the salsa, section oranges, removing all peels and pith. Chop orange sections into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine orange with onion, cilantro, olive oil and lime juice. Toss together, season with salt and cayenne and set aside. Rub a cast iron grill pan with oil and heat. Grill tuna, turning once, until desired degree of rareness is reached, from 2 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Serve topped with citrus salsa.

TRIPLE CITRUS TUNA STEAK

Steps:

• Prepare marinade: Whisk orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, red onion, habanero pepper, vinegar, garlic, and oregano together in a bowl large enough to hold the tuna steaks.
• Prepare salsa: Combine mango, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Set aside.
• Prepare tuna: Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Place in the bowl with the marinade and turn to coat. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
• While tuna is marinating, crush potato chips as fine as possible in a blender. Transfer to a bowl.
• Remove tuna from the marinade and press into the crushed chips until both sides are well coated.
• Heat heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and heat until butter melts and foam subsides. Add tuna and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.
• To serve, top tuna with chile sauce and serve with jasmine rice and mango salsa.

TRIPLE-CITRUS STEAKS WITH JICAMA AND MANGO

Steps:

• Cut orange, lemon and lime crosswise in half; squeeze juice from fruits. Stir in honey and salt. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a bowl or shallow dish. Add steaks and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain steaks, discarding marinade. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook steaks until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Add water and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons, 10-12 minutes. Add jicama and mango; heat through. Serve with steaks. If desired, garnish with orange, lemon or lime slices.