Grilled Tuna With Honey Mustard Marinade

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 04/4/19
Grilled Tuna With Honey Mustard Marinade
Photo: Diana Rattray
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 15 mins
Servings: 2 to 3 servings

Grill these delicious tuna steaks on the charcoal or gas grill or use a stovetop grill pan.

Serve the tuna on a bed of spring greens, pea puree, or pea shoots along with roasted new potatoes or rice for a delicious and light summer meal. Use sushi-grade tuna for the very best flavor.

I grill tuna for about 2 minutes on each side, so it is still quite rare. Grill it longer if you like, but if tuna is cooked for too long it will be more like dry canned tuna. 

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Dash garlic herb seasoning
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a jar or covered container; shake to mix well.

  2. Put tuna in a food storage bag; add about 4 tablespoons of the mustard mixture.

  3. Seal the bag and let marinate for about 20 minutes.

  4. Brush the grill with olive oil and heat.

  5. Remove the tuna from the marinade and pour the marinade in a small saucepan.

  6. Bring marinade to a full boil; remove from heat and set aside.

  7. Grill the tuna over high heat for about 2  to 3 minutes on each side, or until done as desired.

  8. Drizzle with the hot marinade, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
444 Calories
22g Fat
6g Carbs
51g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 3
Amount per serving
Calories 444
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 463mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 51g
Calcium 28mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)