Mediterranean Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
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Mediterranean Diet – Why is it so healthy?
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- Olive Oil
- Tomatoes
- Olives
- Capers
- Garlic
- Greek Yogurt
- Walnuts
Grilled Tuna in Thirty Minutes or Less
This flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish using kitchen staples can go from start to finish in under 30 minutes. This version includes a taste-bud blast – Italian gremolata – a simple green condiment made from a combination of fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.
This version also incorporates a nod to Moroccan cuisine with the addition of preserved lemon rind for a bit of extra flavor and visual interest. Preserved lemons take much more than 30 minutes, but are deliciously worth it when you have the time and versatile and last for months.
Although spending an afternoon making preserved lemons at home is a great investment in your kitchen flavors, but store bought will do in a pinch.


Mediterranean Grilled Tuna Steak
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 6- oz. sushi-grade tuna steaks approximately 3/4” thick
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- Mediterranean-spiced sea salt to taste*
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 large lemons cut in half
Gremolata:
- ¼ c. fresh parsley leaves washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped
- 1 t. organic lemon zest
- 2 t. preserved lemon rind rinsed and finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic grated
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and spray grates of a gas grill with non-stick cooking spray and set heat to high. Close lid until grill comes to temperature.
- Meanwhile, prepare the gremolata by combining the parsley, lemon zest, preserved lemon rind, and garlic a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.
- Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and sprinkle with Mediterranean-spiced sea salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Open grill and place tuna steaks and lemon halves over direct heat. Cook tuna for 2 minutes per side for rare. Increase time slightly for medium, but do not overcook.
- Remove tuna and grilled lemon halves from heat and serve immediately topped with some gremolata. Serve with our grilled marinated asparagus or other side of your choice. Enjoy!

Grilled Marinated Asparagus with Gremolata
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus trimmed
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 T. balsamic vinegar
- 1½ t. Mediterranean-spiced sea salt*
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 whole lemons cut in half
- Shaved Parmesan cheese to serve (optional)
- ¼ c. fresh parsley leaves washed, dried thoroughly, and finely chopped
- 1 t. organic lemon zest
- 2 t. preserved lemon rind rinsed and finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic grated
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place asparagus in a wide, shallow bowl and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with Mediterranean-spiced sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine and set aside for 15-20 minutes to marinade.
- Prepare the gremolata by combining all ingredients is a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.
- Spray grill grates with non-stick cooking spray and preheat grill to medium-high. Place asparagus and lemon halves over direct heat and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are crisp tender.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Top with gremolata and serve immediately with grilled lemons for squeezing and shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
*Mediterranean-spiced sea salt – Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2NsBdT4
This looks beautiful and delicious, not to mention healthy. Now if I could only score some tuna! Thank you for bringing it to FF. Be safe.