Saturday, April 2, 2011

Tuna with Ginger-Chile Marinade

Not a fish family here. But we're trying. The pickiest won't even go near it, her loss because this was so good, it could sway a somewhat picky eater. Just not the pickiest. So three out of four is not bad. The Griller grilled, and he grilled and he grilled and it was a little dry, but I didn't have to do anything but the marinade so I am not complaining. Not too much anyway. So he'll never eat sushi. You get used to dry fish, it has a lot of flavor. The marinade was a hit, we'll make it again, maybe next time I will give him a timer.




Tuna with Ginger-Chile Marinade
Source: Epicurious - recipe by Molly Stevens, Bon Appetit 2007
Adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook
Printable Recipe

4 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger, more or less, to taste
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, more or less to taste
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded, minced
salt and freshly ground pepper
4 1 1/4 -inch-thick tuna steaks
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick slices, length-wise
1 poblano pepper, cut in slices, length-wise
1 large sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia), cut into thick slices

Put the vinegar, oils, ginger, soy sauce, chile, and cilantro in a jar, close the lid, and shake vigorously to combine; season to taste with salt and pepper.  Add tuna to a ziploc bag and pour some of the marinade from the jar, reserving some of the marinade to serve. Zip the bag closed and shake to cover tuna with marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 45 minutes.

Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill tuna, peppers, onions to desired doneness, turning frequently, about 4 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Drizzle reserved marinade over; sprinkle with chopped cilantro.


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28 comments:

  1. ChinoiseriesApril 2, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Your marinade sounds really lovely: salty, sweet, spicy and tangy... I can imagine it combined really well with your tuna! Good for you that the slightly picky eater thought it was good enough to try! Ah and the really picky eaters out there... you can only do your best :)
    (I heart asparagus btw, can't wait for the season to start, because right now they're still quite expensive)

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  2. ChrisbookaramaApril 2, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Looks yummy!

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  3. TheBookGirlApril 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    We are a pretty big fish family, though neither my husband nor I will touch sushi.

    I like grilled fish, and your marinade sounds yummy! Will put this in my file for summer grilling season.

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  4. PondsideApril 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I like the idea of ginger and chile. We are eating a lot more fish these days, and a new marinade is welcome. I like the idea that there isn't a lot of extra salt, and I'd use low-sodium soy sauce.

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  5. BethApril 2, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    We don't eat a lot of fish, but maybe this will be the recipe that changes my family's mind. It looks great!

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  6. SebabApril 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    We are not a fish family either. I love fish and my wife does not.

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  7. Beth FApril 2, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    OMG this look fabulous. My husband is always craving fresh tuna (which we don't buy often because it's expensive), I must make this (with timer for the grill -- ha!)

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  8. MargotApril 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I love the mixture you put together for the marinade. I suspect it would work well with other fish as well.

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  9. HeatherApril 2, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I am getting much better at fish. Timing is so important. less is better. The marinade sounds tasty.

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  10. LynnApril 2, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Sounds interesting! I'm with the Pickiest, just can't get into fish, sure wish I liked it. Happy Weekend:@)

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  11. Joy Weese MollApril 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    That sounds wonderful. With good tuna, we've tried just searing the outside. But we may be a bit farther along in fish appreciation. Well, DH is a lot farther along and he's slowly dragging me there!

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  12. KaterinaApril 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    We are not fish eaters as well. On the contrary Mr. Picky eats a lot of fish. My mom makes it for him lol. This one is very tempting though. I like cooking fish in less ordinary way and this fits exactly that. It looks mouthwatering!

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  13. RikkiApril 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    This looks so delicious. I am getting hungry now.

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  14. KathleenApril 2, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Maybe, if I mashed up and added mayo and celery!!:)

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  15. FoleyApril 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Would love to try tuna on the grill - so how long did he have it on... marinade sounds good too..I may tone it down a tad!

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  16. JulieApril 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    We brought tuna back from Mexico. This looks like an awesome marinade to try. I just heard a chef on the radio talk about grilling tuna. He suggested a very short grilling time and then wrapping it in foil to finish, so as to not overcook. It's so hard to decide when it's done and not overdone.

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  17. LeniaApril 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Hi, Carol!Your dish is really yummy!I love tuna and your marinade must be tasty!I invite you to follow my (bilingual) blog(nostimia.blogspot.com) and discover the greek cuisine!Kisses from Greece!

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  18. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 2, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love grilled tuna! This sounds like a wonderful marinade for me to try next time I make it.

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  19. CandaceApril 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I love most fish; but I haven't had a great experience with grilled tuna before. I do like a spicy tuna roll though. With this marinade, I would definitely give grilled tuna another go around. This would be delicious on salmon too, I'm sure. The whole plate looks beautiful! Great recipe, Carol! Thanks!

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  20. MarigeneApril 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Yum...I have a hard time understanding people that don't like fish...like my mother...she would cook it but not eat it. Her idea of fish was canned tuna once in awhile! Me...I would much rather eat fish than meat any day of the week, so I am always looking for new ways to prepare it.

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  21. NammiApril 3, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    come to maldives when or if i go back home :P, will feed you enough fish to make you like it hehehe , nice marinade

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  22. UniflameApril 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    This looks tasty! :)

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  23. JoanneApril 3, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I didn't eat fish for the first 20 years of my life, and now I love it! So I bet you guys will come around. You just need to prepare it deliciously a few times and then you'll be hooked! This marinade sounds absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be trying this recipe.

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  24. CatherineApril 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I am sure that once your daughter sees how much everyone is enjoying her curiosity will give way...maybe? The ginger sauce sounds great so maybe she will eat it on pork or chicken. Either way the meal looks wonderful.

    p.s. Tell the griller he is wanted on the phone next time and sneak and take the steaks off the grill...

    Blessings, Catherine xo

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  25. VelvaApril 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Our family is similar. We struggle with fish. We are trying to do better too.

    I think your grilled tuna looks really good.

    Velva

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  26. Mary BergfeldApril 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    This sounds wonderful. The combination of ginger and chili is really hard to beat. Hopefully your daughter will come around as she gets older. Your recipe is terrific. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  27. ann@Apples and TwinkiesApril 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    This recipe looks fantastic. I love the flavors. I'm going to have to try this!

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  28. EbieApril 5, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Tuna is what I have been eating for a while, and this recipe is just perfect for me!

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