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Grilled Tuna Steak with Puttanesca Sauce

Fresh Grilled Tuna Steak topped with salty, sweet while still tangy, and a bit spicy mixture of tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes and oregano. That’s all it takes to prepare this quick and easy Grilled Tuna Recipe with Puttanesca Sauce!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Grilled Tuna Steak
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped, seeded fresh tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped olives black or green
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil canola or other high smoke point oil
  • 4 tuna steaks 3/4-inch thick (see buying tips)

Instructions

  • Preheat grill.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce grill to medium. Place vegetable oil in a small bowl. Using long tongs, dip a paper towel or small rag into the oil (make sure it’s not dripping oil). Using the tongs again, quickly rub the oiled towel over the surface of the hot grill. Stand back from the grill, in case of any flare-ups. I also wear an oven mitt.
  • Grill tuna steaks over medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn over and continue cooking until until desired doneness (no more than another 4 minutes). For medium rare, the internal temperature should be 125 to 130 degrees on an instant read thermometer; for medium 130 to 135 degrees.
  • Serve immediately with Puttanesca Sauce, either spooned on top or in a bowl on the side.

Notes

Note: This recipe was originally published in my cookbook A Well-Seasoned Kitchen®.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4019IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg