Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger (from about a 2- to 3-inch piece); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1 Thai bird chile, stemmed and minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated (about 1 cup); 1/2 English cucumber (about 8 ounces), sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds; 4 (1-inch-thick) sushi-grade tuna steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds); Vegetable oil, for oiling the tuna and the grill; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger (from about a 2- to 3-inch piece)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 Thai bird chile, stemmed and minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated (about 1 cup)
1/2 English cucumber (about 8 ounces), sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
4 (1-inch-thick) sushi-grade tuna steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Vegetable oil, for oiling the tuna and the grill
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts

1
Place the fish sauce, ginger, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chile in a medium, nonreactive bowl and whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
2
Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until combined.
3
Add the carrot and cucumber and stir until evenly coated; set aside.
4
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high (about 450 degrees F to 550 degrees F).
5
Meanwhile, pat the tuna dry with paper towels.
6
Rub the fish on both sides with a thin layer of vegetable oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
7
When the grill is ready, rub the grates with a towel dipped in vegetable oil.
8
Place the tuna on the grill and cook undisturbed until dark grill marks appear, about 2 minutes.
9
Using a flat spatula, flip the fish and cook until grill marks appear on the second side but the middle is still rare, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
10
Transfer the tuna to a cutting board.
11
Add the cilantro to the salad, stir to combine, and divide the salad evenly among 4 plates.
12
Slice each tuna steak against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick pieces and place over the salad.
13
Sprinkle with the peanuts and serve immediately.

407

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger (from about a 2- to 3-inch piece), 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Salad Recipe 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 Cucumber Salad Recipe

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