Grilled Tuna with Cherry Tomato Salad and Herbed Bu

Name: Grilled Tuna with Cherry Tomato Salad and Herbed Bulgur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur wheat; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/4 cup loosely packed inner celery leaves, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 2 scallions, thinly sliced into rounds; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Freshly ground pepper; 4 tuna steaks (each 6 ounces and about 1 inch thick)

Servings: persons

1 cup bulgur wheat
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup loosely packed inner celery leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2 scallions, thinly sliced into rounds
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
4 tuna steaks (each 6 ounces and about 1 inch thick)

1
Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
2
Place the bulgur in a large heatproof bowl; cover with the boiling water.
3
Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir just to combine, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
4
Let steam until tender but still slightly chewy, 22 to 25 minutes.
5
If all the water has not been absorbed, drain the bulgur in a sieve, then return it to the dried bowl.
6
Let cool.
7
Using a fork, stir in the celery leaves, mint, cilantro, and coriander.
8
Make the cherry tomato salad: In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes and scallions with the oil, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
9
Season with pepper.
10
Set aside.
11
Heat a lightly oiled grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
12
Sprinkle both sides of each tuna steak with about 1/4 teaspoon salt; season evenly with pepper.
13
Cook until the first side is seared with grill marks, 3 to 4 minutes.
14
Flip the tuna, and cook 3 minutes more for medium-rare.
15
Serve with herbed bulgur on the side and cherry tomato salad spooned on top.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 340
18
Fat: 5g
19
Cholesterol: 77mg
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Carbohydrate: 31g
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Sodium: 781mg
22
Protein: 45g
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Fiber: 7g

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup bulgur wheat, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, 1/4 cup loosely packed inner celery leaves, roughly chopped, 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna with Cherry Tomato Salad and Herbed Bulgur 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 with Cherry Tomato Salad and Herbed Bulgur

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Variations & substitutions

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