Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Marinade Recipe

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Marinade Recipe

  • 4 (6 ounce) yellowfin tuna steaks
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 4 wedges lemon, for garnish
  1. Prick tuna steaks all over with a fork and place in shallow glass dish.
  2. Whisk oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, lemon peel, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over the tuna steaks. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.
  3. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. Remove tuna from the marinade. Shake excess moisture from the steaks.
  5. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook marinade at a simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Cook tuna on preheated grill, basting with boiled marinade, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.