Grilled Tuna With Fire Spices Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna With Fire Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds tuna loins (about 2 inches across, roughly the size and shape of pork loins); 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup each finely chopped fresh rosemary, basil and thyme; Coarse sea salt; black pepper; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup pear nectar; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed with side of knife; 1 two-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and lightly crushed with side of knife; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons juniper berries; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary; 2 tablespoons crumbled dried bay leaves; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 8 medium radishes, slivered, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds tuna loins (about 2 inches across, roughly the size and shape of pork loins)
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup each finely chopped fresh rosemary, basil and thyme
Coarse sea salt
black pepper
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup pear nectar
4 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed with side of knife
1 two-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and lightly crushed with side of knife
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons juniper berries
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons crumbled dried bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme
8 medium radishes, slivered, for garnish

1
For the tuna: Lightly brush the fish all over with olive oil, then sprinkle with the fresh herbs.
2
Refrigerate in plastic wrap for 2 to 4 hours.
3
For the sauce and fire spices: In a heavy saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients.
4
Gently simmer until reduced by a third, about 15 minutes.
5
Strain and cool.
6
In a bowl, combine the coriander, juniper, rosemary, bay leaves, oregano and thyme.
7
Prepare a grill for direct grilling over high heat.
8
Brush and oil the grate.
9
Season the fish with salt and pepper.
10
Just before grilling, toss the fire spices on the coals (or on the bars, ceramic bricks or lava stones of a gas grill).
11
Sear the tuna all over, 1 to 2 minutes a side.
12
Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice crosswise.
13
Spoon the sauce onto plates, arrange the tuna slices on top and sprinkle with the radishes.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds tuna loins (about 2 inches across, roughly the size and shape of pork loins), 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup each finely chopped fresh rosemary, basil and thyme, Coarse sea salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna With Fire Spices 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 Tuna With Fire Spices

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