Grilled Tuna
Grilled Tuna highlights the clean, meaty flavor of albacore kissed by smoky hickory. A quick sear keeps the steaks moist, while a drizzle of lime and good olive oil brightens each bite. Ideal for a laid-back cookout or weeknight dinner when you want bold, simple flavors.
- Prep1 hr 10 mins
- Cook6 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Tuna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the tuna steaks and olive oil into a large resealable plastic bag, seal it, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat the grill to medium heat; when the coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
- 4
Lightly oil the grill grate, season the tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill for approximately 6 minutes, turning once.
- 5
Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice, and serve immediately.
- Calories 312.63 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 38.33 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 1.85 g 1%
- Total Fat 16.83 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.89 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.13 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1070.05 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 318.12 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.34 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 2.88 mcg Moderate 14%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Grilled Tuna is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 16 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, Lime, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 312.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Tuna made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, Lime, Salt & Pepper, Tuna Steak Dish. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Tuna?
- About 1 hr 16 mins in total: 1 hr 10 mins to prepare and 6 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Tuna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Tuna healthy?
- Grilled Tuna has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 312.63 calories and 38.33 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1070.05 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.89 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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