Spicy Grilled Tuna, Cuban Style Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Tuna, Cuban Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 3 large shallots, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped; 6 (6 ounce) pieces of tuna fillet; Vegetable oil, for greasing the grill; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, cumin, and about 3/4 of the cilantro (reserve the remaining cilantro for garnish).
2
Place the tuna fillet in a large glass or ceramic dish.
3
Rub your fingers over the fish to check for and remove any remaining bones, and pour the marinade over the tuna.
4
Make sure the fish are evenly coated on both sides and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning once.
5
Brush a grill or broiler pan with vegetable oil and heat it to high heat.
6
Grill the fillets for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until done to your liking.
7
Garnish with the remaining cilantro and the lemon wedges.

484

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled Tuna, Cuban Style 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!

Spicy Grilled Tuna, Cuban Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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