Bluefin tuna is a delicious seafood that is very popular for its aromatic, fatty, and firm meat, as well as its high nutritional content. Join TasteVN in the kitchen to showcase your skills by making 3 grilled dishes from tuna that are incredibly delicious!
1. Grilled bluefin tuna with salt and chili
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for grilled bluefin tuna with salt and chili Serves 4
Tuna 500 gr Shallots 5 bulbs Garlic 2 bulbs (large) Bird’s eye chili 2 pieces Shrimp paste 1 tablespoon Honey 1 tablespoon Monosodium glutamate 1 teaspoon Salt a little
How to Prepare Grilled Tuna with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the Tuna
The tuna you buy should be cleaned of scales, the internal organs removed, and the bloodline near the spine cut out. Rub salt all over the fish and then rinse it several times with clean water, then let it drain.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Peel the shallots and garlic, then finely chop them.
Put 2 chili peppers and 1 tablespoon of salt into a bowl and pound them together.
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Marinate the Fish
Add 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of honey, and all the chopped shallots and garlic into the bowl of salt and chili, then mix well until the seasonings are fully dissolved.
Next, use a spoon to spread the mixed sauce evenly on both sides of the fish, then let the fish marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Grill the fish
After the fish has absorbed the spices, use aluminum foil to wrap the fish tightly.
Prepare a charcoal grill that is glowing red, then place the fish on the grill and cook each side for about 20 – 25 minutes depending on the size to ensure the fish is cooked through.
Remember to turn both sides so that the fish cooks evenly and does not burn!
Tip:
- If you don’t have a charcoal grill, you can also grill the fish in the oven.
- Put the fish wrapped in aluminum foil into the oven and bake at 250 degrees Celsius for about 40 – 45 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.
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Final product
Remove the foil, place the fish on a plate, then decorate it nicely to complete.
The grilled ocean tuna with spicy salt is hot and fragrant. The fish meat is tender and sweet, not dry, combined with the spicy and rich flavor of the spicy salt sauce that is extremely stimulating to the taste buds.
Enjoy this dish with rice paper, fresh vegetables, and dip it in sour and spicy fish sauce or green chili salt to fully experience the flavors!
2. Grilled ocean tuna with satay
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled ocean tuna with satay Serves 4
Tuna fillet 500 gr Satay sauce 4 tablespoons Chopped lemongrass 30 gr Chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Chopped chili 1/2 tablespoon Pepper 1/2 tablespoon Salt a little Lemon juice a little
How to make Grilled Tuna with Satay
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Prepare the tuna
To remove the fishy smell from the tuna fillet when just bought, you can use lemon juice or soak the piece of fish in fresh milk for about 5 – 7 minutes.
Then rinse it with cold water and use a towel to dry the remaining water on the surface.
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Make the sauce
Add 4 tablespoons of satay sauce, 30g minced lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of minced shallots, 1/2 tablespoon of minced chili, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced pepper into a bowl, then mix well for the ingredients to combine.
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Grilled Fish
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes to stabilize the temperature.
Next, place the fish in the oven and grill for about 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius for the fish meat to cook and firm up.
After 10 minutes, open the oven, use a brush to spread sauce on one side of the fish, and continue grilling for another 10 minutes.
Open the oven lid for the second time, then flip the fish and apply another layer of sauce before grilling for another 10 minutes until the fish is cooked and the seasoning is evenly absorbed.
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Final Product
With just a few simple and quick steps, you have a plate of grilled tuna that is firm, sweet, and very appetizing. This dish can be enjoyed with rice or wrapped in rice paper with fresh vegetables and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce, which is absolutely wonderful!
3. Grilled Tuna with Vinegar
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Tuna with Vinegar Serves 4 people
Tuna fillet 400 gr Garlic 1 bulb Ginger 1/3 bulb Onion 1 bulb Cilantro 4 sprigs Tomato 1 fruit Avocado 1 fruit Celery 1 stalk Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Salad dressing 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Vinegar a little Common seasoning a little (sugar/salt/pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to Choose Fresh Avocados
- Choose avocados with a small stem, heavy in hand, and not overly soft.
- Choose avocados with smooth, shiny skin, without scratches, and uniform color.
- You should also select green-skinned avocados with small yellow spots on the skin as they tend to have a higher flesh content, with firmer and creamier texture. Conversely, purple-skinned avocados will not be as creamy and delicious.
- Pay attention to choose long avocados, feel firm in hand; these will have thicker and tastier flesh.
See details: How to Choose a Creamy and Quality Avocado
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Pay attention to the color and aroma of the tomatoes. Choose those that are bright red, evenly colored, with a smooth, plump skin and no scratches, and feel firm when held.
- Good tomatoes have a light, natural fragrance. The green stem should be fresh and tightly attached to the fruit. If you pull on the stem and it holds firmly without easily coming off, it indicates that the tomato is fresh and will taste very good.
- Avoid selecting tomatoes that are overly red, with wrinkled skin, wilted and detached stems, and lack aroma, as these are overripe and spoiled tomatoes.
Where to buy unsalted butter
You can find unsalted butter at stores selling baking ingredients, TasteVN supermarkets nationwide, or buy online at bachhoaxanh.com. Additionally, you can also make unsalted butter at home following the instructions from TasteVN.
See details: How to make unsalted butter easily at home
How to prepare Grilled Ocean Tuna with Vinegar
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Prepare the tuna
To reduce the fishy smell of the tuna, you can rub a little vinegar on the fish, let it sit for 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Use a clean cloth or paper towel to dry the surface of the fish thoroughly.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the tomatoes, remove some seeds, then dice them. Peel the onion, chop 1/3 finely, and dice the remaining part.
Cut celery into small pieces about 1/2 finger length. Wash the coriander and chop it finely. Crush the garlic and ginger.
Wash the avocado, cut it into 4, then scoop out the flesh and cut it into small bite-sized pieces about 1 finger thick.
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Make the marinade sauce
Add crushed garlic and ginger, finely chopped white onion, and 1/2 of the chopped coriander into a large plate, then add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and mix well.
Place the tuna in the marinade and use your hands to rub it evenly, then let it soak in the seasoning for about 30 minutes.
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Mix avocado salad
Put the avocado, tomatoes, celery, cilantro, and onion into a large bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salad dressing, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper to the bowl, then mix well for the vegetables to absorb the seasoning.
Tip:
- If you can’t find salad dressing, you can substitute it with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then mix well.
- This salad can be served with grilled tuna or on its own, depending on your preference.
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Grill the fish
Place a cast-iron skillet on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it, then add the fish and grill for about 5 – 10 minutes on each side depending on the size to ensure the fish is evenly cooked and golden on both sides.
Tip: During grilling, you need to let one side of the fish cook evenly before flipping it to the other side; avoid flipping it too many times to prevent the fish from falling apart.
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Cook the sauce and pour it over the fish
Utilize the cast iron pan used for grilling the fish earlier, pour all the marinade sauce into it, then proceed to cook until the sauce boils, then add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan and continue to cook until the butter completely melts.
Arrange the grilled fish and avocado salad on a plate, drizzle the cooked sauce over it, and garnish to make it look beautiful to finish.
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Finished Product
The grilled ocean tuna dish with vinegar has an eye-catching presentation and attractive colors. The tuna is perfectly cooked, retaining its sweet and fatty flavor, with a delicious and rich sauce blending with a sweet and sour salad that excites the palate, preventing the dish from being greasy. So what are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and make this dish now!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Tuna
- You should choose tuna that has clear, shiny eyes where the pupil can be seen, and bright red gills.
- When pressing the belly of the fish with your hand, if the flesh is elastic and does not sink, then it is fresh.
- Additionally, you can look at the flesh to identify fresh tuna. Fresh tuna will have red flesh, and when you hold it and rub it, the flesh remains firm and does not release liquid.
- Avoid buying tuna with sunken and cloudy eyes, gills that are dark red or brown, and flesh that is yellow and translucent. This indicates that the fish has been frozen and transported for a long time, and the flesh will no longer be delicious.
- If selecting frozen types, you need to pay attention to the expiration date on the packaging, the flesh inside should still be fresh, not leaking fluid or having an unusual odor.
How to clean bluefin tuna properly, without any fishy smell
For fresh tuna, you can clean it directly:
- Using white wine: wash the tuna meat thoroughly, use crushed ginger or finely chopped ginger mixed with a little white wine, then rub the tuna evenly, marinate for about 5 – 10 minutes, and then wash it with water. After that, pat the tuna dry.
- Using lemon: use fresh lemon to squeeze out the juice, mix the freshly squeezed lemon juice with filtered water and add a little salt. Soak the tuna in it, turn it over, and then wash it with water.
- Using fresh milk: pour fresh milk into a large bowl, add the tuna, ensuring the milk covers the fish. Soak for about 3 – 5 minutes, then wash it clean; the fish will no longer have a fishy smell.
For frozen salmon: before cleaning it using the methods above, you need to thaw it using one of the following methods.
- Thawing in the refrigerator: you need to take the fish out of the freezer and put it in the fridge refrigerator 24 hours before cooking. Once the fish has thawed, you need to cook it immediately.
- Soaking in water to thaw: Wrap the fish tightly in a plastic bag and place it in a large bowl, fill with water to submerge the fish. Change the cold water every 30 minutes until the fish is completely thawed.
- Thawing in the microwave: set the microwave to the defrost setting for about 3 – 4 minutes. Around halfway through the defrosting time, turn off the microwave and then turn it back on again. After the microwave’s defrosting time is up, leave the dish outside for another 5 minutes to fully thaw the fish. This way, you can cook the fish immediately after thawing.
In just a moment, 3 grilled ocean tuna dishes are ready for you to treat your family. Wish you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from YouTube channels Thanh Hồng Vlog, LAN- VLOG and Kỳ Lân vui chơi Nguyễn
