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33 Grilled and Other Summery Tuna Recipes

From tender, charred kebabs to fish burgers and rosy steaks, these recipes for grilled tuna, chilled ceviche, and more will satisfy all your summer cravings.
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  • Alex Farnum
    3/33

    Tuna Tostadas, Contramar Style

    Chipotle aioli and sushi-grade tuna crown these modern tostadas, which come from Contramar, a lauded Mexico City seafood restaurant.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, prop styling by Gerri Williams
    4/33

    Antipasto Niçoise

    This mash-up of an antipasto spread and a niçoise salad yields a robust platter with flaky tuna, briny peppers, salty cheese, and just-tender vegetables.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    5/33

    Tuna Tartare with Sesame, Scallions, and Spicy Mayo

    This simple tuna tartare is your entry point for eating raw fish.

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  • Photo by Chelsie Craig, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen, Food Styling by Molly Baz
    6/33

    Niçoise Toast

    Fried bread is our contribution to the classic Niçoise. Here, oil-packed tuna gets a boost from mayo flavored with garlic, sherry vinegar, and smoked paprika, plus mixed fresh herbs.

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  • Alex Lau
    7/33

    Tuna Poke

    The real key here is to use the best-quality tuna you can find. When in doubt, ask your fishmonger if he would eat it raw. If the answer is no, neither should you.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    8/33

    Green Goddess Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Make the dressing in a food processor if you like, but it won’t be as smooth or have that bright green hue you get when you do it in a blender.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
    9/33

    Tuna Niçoise Salad

    Nothing says “I’m on vacation” like a two-hour, three-glasses-of-rosé lunch—starring this salad.

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  • Photo by Con Poulos
    10/33

    Tuna Kebabs with Ginger-Chile Marinade

    An Asian-inspired marinade gives these tuna skewers plenty of flavor. Serve them over rice to soak up the juices and dressing.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    15/33

    Grilled-Fish Tacos

    Cilantro- and lime-marinated fish, quick pickled onions, and an easy, creamy sauce combine in these summery tacos.

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  • Gentl & Hyers
    16/33

    Oil-Poached Tuna Salad

    Instead of using canned tuna, this recipe puts you in control of the quality of the tuna and how long to cook it. We like it on the medium-rare side.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Styling by Ali Nardi
    17/33

    Tuna Steak and Vegetable Sandwiches

    Eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and arugula share the stage with slices of tuna steak in the Mediterranean-inspired sandwich. Spoon the lentil salad alongside and offer chilled beer. Fresh pears and crisp biscotti round things out nicely.

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    18/33

    Tuna Burgers

    Dress up these simple tuna patties however you see fit.

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  • Photo by Evan Sung
    19/33

    Tekka Don No Poke

    This Hawaiian poke-style tuna rice bowl is packed with delicious, umami-rich protein.

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  • Photo by Shutterstock
    20/33

    Albacore Tuna Sliders

    This quick, easy, and delicious recipe features a whole piece of tuna loin that's spiced, seared on a grill, cut into slices, and slid into brioche buns.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    21/33

    Grilled Tuna and Watercress Salad with Asian Flavors

    Searing the tuna well on the outside but leaving it rare on the inside gives you a lovely contrast between the two textures. That said, if you like your tuna cooked through, the salad will still be delicious.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    22/33

    Tuna Tonnato With Eggplant Salad

    Dressing up jarred eggplant and canned tuna results in an incredible, portable lunch. An easy tomato and mint salad spooned on top adds just the right touch of fresh acidity.

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  • Photo by Aya Brackett
    23/33

    Caper-Rosemary Tuna with Herb Salad

    For such a rich fish, tuna is a good team player—it takes well to all kinds of seasoning. Have fun playing around with the herbs in the salad; just make sure not to toss them with the dressing until you're ready to serve—tender leaves wilt quickly.

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  • Photo by Danny Kim, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi
    24/33

    Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

    Serve this simple-to-prepare pasta with crusty bread and a glass of Italian rosé or Pinot Grigio.

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  • Photo by Kana Okado
    27/33

    Spicy Grilled Tuna with Garden Salsa

    The sweetness of a ripe heirloom tomato salsa offsets a piquant garlic-jalapeño marinade in this simple summer dish.

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  • photo by Misha Gravenor
    28/33

    Mexican Ceviche Tacos

    Marinating the fish in lemon and lime juices "cooks" it while it sits in the fridge. Don't leave the fish in the marinade longer than six hours or it may become tough.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    33/33

    Miso-Glazed Tuna Kebabs

    The sugar in the marinade for these meaty kebabs caramelizes over the hot grill, giving the quickly cooked tuna some tantalizingly crisp edges.

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