Name: Marinated Tuna Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup orange juice; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

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This tuna steak recipe is impressive enough for company, but surprisingly easy to make.

How to Cook Tuna Steak

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Tuna Steak Marinade Ingredients

This flavorful tuna steak marinade recipe is made with the following ingredients:

Orange juice
Soy sauce
Olive oil
Fresh parsley
Fresh oregano
Fresh garlic
Lemon juice
Black pepper

How to Grill Tuna Steaks

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this tuna steak recipe:

Make the marinade
Marinate the tuna steaks.
Grill the marinated tuna steaks, basting often, to desired doneness.

How Long to Grill Tuna Steaks

On an outdoor grill preheated to high heat, the marinated tuna steaks should be perfectly grilled after about 5-6 minutes on each side. A meat thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 125 degrees F.

marinated and seared tuna steaks served alongside a side salad and lemon wedge one a white plate — Allrecipes Video

Test Kitchen Tips

“It literally pops with flavor in your mouth,” culinary producer and test kitchen expert Nicole McLaughlin says of this marinated tuna steak recipe. Here are some expert tips and tricks from Nicole:

“Fresh fish from the sea needs fresh herbs,” according to Nicole. “Don’t be messing with the dried stuff here.”
Nicole stresses the importance of making sure your pan is “hot, hot, hot” to create the perfect sear.
Nicole serves her tuna steaks with a fresh side salad and a squeeze of lemon juice.

What to Serve With Tuna Steak

Recipe creator suggests topping the tuna steaks with sautéed mushrooms for a flavorful addition. For more inspiration, explore our collection of Most Popular Side Dishes to Serve With Fish. Here are a few of the top-rated recipes you’ll find:

How to Store Tuna Steaks

If you have leftover grilled tuna steaks, you can store them in an airtight container for up to three days.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I didn't have OJ so I substituted fresh-squeezed apple juice from wild apples I had picked last month,” says jeraldo. “Tuna came out moist, flavorful — perfect. Easy to make too.”

“Perfect,” raves Melissa Santos. “My family loves to fish and tuna season lasts a lot of the summer. We were looking for a new recipe and this was yummy! I doubled the marinade for about 10 steaks and let it sit for about 45 mins.”

“This was amazing as-is,” according to KSBARNES. “No adjustments are needed. I actually cooked on my stovetop, as I was in a hurry, and it came out perfectly!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks

Directions

Mix orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and pepper together in a large non-reactive dish until well combined. Place tuna steaks in marinade and turn to coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove tuna steaks from the marinade and shake off excess; reserve marinade for basting.
Cook tuna steaks on the preheated grill for 5 to 6 minutes; flip steaks and baste with reserved marinade. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or to desired doneness. Discard any remaining marinade.

Tips

Try topping your tuna steak with sautéed mushrooms for a flavorful addition.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200	Calories
8g	Fat
4g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Sodium 945mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 13mg	66%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 584mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.