Entrees

Grilled Tuna with Soy Dipping Sauce

Makes two steaks

Grilled Tuna with Soy Dipping Sauce

Makes two steaks

Sliced, seared tuna makes for a beautiful presentation, whether on top of a salad,
or alongside some grilled vegetables.

Griddler® Elite Cooking Position: Closed
Plate Side: Grill

Nutritional information per serving:Calories 311 (25% from fat)
carb. 1g
pro. 56g
fat 8g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 88mg
sod. 2293mg
calc. 11mg
fiber 0g

Ingredients

  • 2teaspoons sea or kosher salt
  • ½teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼teaspoon chipotle pepper (or substitute pinch of cayenne)
  • ¼teaspoon paprika
  • 1pound tuna steak (about 2 small steaks, each 1½ inches thick)
  • 1 to 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, in a shallow baking dish or plate

Preparation

  1. 1.In a small bowl, mix the salt and spices together. Rub onto tuna and then coat the fish on both sides with olive oil.
  2. 2.Fit the grill with the griddle plates and preheat both plates to 450°F, then set both plates
    to SEAR.
  3. 3.Place the tuna on the lower griddle plate. Close the unit and using the cover height adjuster, adjust the upper plate so it is just resting on the top of the fish. Grill for 2 minutes on SEAR for rare tuna, or add an additional minute at 450°F for medium-rare/medium.
  4. 4.Allow steaks to rest for a few minutes before serving.