Grilled Tuna Steaks With Fennel Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna Steaks With Fennel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz fresh cilantro, reserving some for garnish; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 None red chili, deseeded and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled, 2 chopped, 1 crushed; 4 tbsp olive oil; 4 x 1/3 lb tuna steaks; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 bulb fennel (about 2/3 lb), thinly sliced; 1/2 lb romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2/3 lb tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 None avocado, peeled and cut into wedges; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 3 tbsp plain yogurt; 3 tbsp low-fat milk; 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard; None pinch sugar; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; None None orange wedges, for garnish; None None ciabatta bread, to serve

Servings: persons

2 oz fresh cilantro, reserving some for garnish
1/2 cup orange juice
1 None red chili, deseeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled, 2 chopped, 1 crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
4 x 1/3 lb tuna steaks
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 bulb fennel (about 2/3 lb), thinly sliced
1/2 lb romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
2/3 lb tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 None avocado, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tbsp mayonnaise
3 tbsp plain yogurt
3 tbsp low-fat milk
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
None pinch sugar
1/3 cup sliced almonds
None None orange wedges, for garnish
None None ciabatta bread, to serve

1
To marinate the tuna, add the cilantro, the orange juice, chili pepper, garlic and 2 tbsp oil to a blender and puree. Place the tuna in a dish, baste with the cilantro mixture and leave for at least 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, to make the salad, whisk the vinegar and honey together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Gradually whisk in 2 tbsp oil. Toss with the fennel, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado.
3
To make the salad dressing, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, milk, mustard and crushed garlic in a separate bowl. Season with salt, black pepper and a pinch of sugar.
4
Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry. Preheat the broiler and cook the tuna for 3-4 mins on each side. Arrange on plates with the salad, sprinkle with the almonds and garnish with the orange wedges and the reserved cilantro. Serve with the dressing and ciabatta bread on the side.

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oz fresh cilantro, reserving some for garnish, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 None red chili, deseeded and chopped, 3 cloves garlic, peeled, 2 chopped, 1 crushed, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Tuna Steaks With Fennel Salad

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