Grilled Marinated Tuna Recipe

Name: Grilled Marinated Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. fresh tuna; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp. dried oregano or marjoram; 1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper; 1 1/2 c. robust red or dry white wine; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 (2-inch) strip orange rind; 2 to 3 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds

Servings: persons

1
Trim away any dark red portions of the tuna.
2
Cut the tuna into 1 1/2-inch squares and place in
3
a nonmetallic bowl.
4
Add the garlic, onion, oregano and pepper and toss well, rubbing the seasonings into the fish.
5
Add the wine, oil, bay leaf and orange rind and turn the fish to coat with this mixture.
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Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
7
Prepare the grill.
8
Thread alternating pieces of the tuna and zucchini snugly on skewers. Grill about 5 minutes on each side, brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade, until lightly browned.
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Serve immediately.

766

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. fresh tuna, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp. dried oregano or marjoram, and more.

Yes, Grilled Marinated Tuna falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Marinated Tuna

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Variations & substitutions

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