Grilled Marinated Tuna Steaks

This tuna steak recipe is both elegant enough to impress guests and simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

How to Prepare Tuna Steaks

The recipe below provides detailed ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions, but here’s a quick overview of the process:

Ingredients for Tuna Steak Marinade

This savory tuna steak marinade comes together with the following key ingredients:

• Orange juice
• Soy sauce
• Olive oil
• Fresh parsley 
• Fresh oregano
• Fresh garlic
• Lemon juice
• Black pepper

How to Grill Perfect Tuna Steaks

Here’s a quick breakdown of the steps to make this grilled tuna steak recipe:

1. Prepare the marinade
2. Let the tuna steaks marinate.
3. Grill the marinated steaks, basting frequently, until they reach your preferred level of doneness.

How Long to Grill Tuna Steaks

When grilling marinated tuna steaks on a preheated outdoor grill over high heat, cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 125°F.

Test Kitchen Tips

“It bursts with flavor in every bite,” says culinary producer and test kitchen expert Nicole McLaughlin about this marinated tuna steak recipe. Here are some pro tips and tricks from Nicole:

• “Fresh fish from the sea needs fresh herbs,” according to Nicole. “Don’t be messing with the dried stuff here.”
• Nicole stresses the importance of making sure your pan is “hot, hot, hot” to create the perfect sear. 
• Nicole serves her tuna steaks with a fresh side salad and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Best Sides to Serve With Tuna Steak

Properly Storing Leftover Tuna Steaks

If you have any leftover grilled tuna steaks, store them in an airtight container for up to three days.

Dinogo Community Tips and Reviews

“I didn't have orange juice, so I used fresh apple juice from wild apples I picked last month,” shares jeraldo. “The tuna turned out tender, flavorful — absolutely perfect. And so easy to prepare too.”

“Absolutely perfect,” praises Melissa Santos. “My family loves fishing, and tuna season runs most of the summer. We were looking for a new recipe and this was a hit! I doubled the marinade for about 10 steaks and let it sit for around 45 minutes.”

“This was fantastic just as it is,” says KSBARNES. “No changes needed. I actually cooked it on the stovetop since I was in a rush, and it turned out perfectly!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• ¼ cup orange juice

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 4 (4 ounce) tuna steaks

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients.

In a large non-reactive bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined. Add the tuna steaks to the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.

Grill the tuna steaks on the preheated grill for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the steaks and baste with the reserved marinade. Continue grilling for another 5 minutes, or until they reach your preferred doneness. Discard any leftover marinade.

Serve and enjoy your delicious tuna steaks!

Cooking Tip

Editor's Note:

The nutritional information provided is based on the total marinade ingredients. Keep in mind that the actual marinade consumed may vary depending on factors like marinating time, ingredients, and cooking method.

Nutritional Information (per serving)