Tuna Steaks with Lemon-Mint Marinade

Add a refreshing zing to fish by marinating it in this lemon-mint mixture. Aside from tuna, this marinade works just as well with salmon, blue marlin, and mackerel.

Serves 5  

Prep Time 5 minutes, plus 2 hours marinating time  

Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Lemon-Mint Marinade

      (Makes 3/4 cup  Prep Time 10 minutes)

3/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes

6 cloves garlic, minced

5 pieces (about 500 grams) fresh tuna steaks, 

      sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces

3/4 cup Lemon-Mint Marinade

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

salad greens, to serve (optional)

lemon wedges, to serve

Procedure:

1  Make the Lemon-Mint Marinade: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

2  Cook the tuna steaks: Arrange tuna steaks on a shallow tray. Pour the Lemon-Mint Marinade over, making sure to coat all sides of the tuna. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.

3  Heat grill over medium-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil. Lay tuna on the grill and cook each piece until medium-rare, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

4  Serve grilled tuna steaks with salad greens and lemon wedges on the side.