Grilled Tuna With Cilantro Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna With Cilantro Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons peeled, minced gingerroot, divided; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 6 (4-ounce) tuna steaks (3/4 inch thick); 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup dark sesame oil; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons peeled, minced gingerroot, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 (4-ounce) tuna steaks (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add butter, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 teaspoons gingerroot, and garlic. Process until smooth. Shape mixture into a log. Wrap in wax paper, and chill until firm.
2
Place tuna steaks in a shallow dish. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons gingerroot, brown sugar, and next 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; pour over tuna steaks. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
3
Remove tuna steaks from marinade, reserving marinade. Place grill rack on grill over medium-hot coals (350u00b0 to 400u00b0). Place tuna on rack; grill, covered, 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Transfer tuna to serving plates.
4
Divide chilled butter mixture into 6 pieces; place 1 piece of butter mixture on each tuna steak. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons peeled, minced gingerroot, divided, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna With Cilantro Butter 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.

Grilled Tuna With Cilantro Butter

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