Grilled Southern Bluefin Tuna with Herb Gremolata and Charred Lemon

Grilled Southern Bluefin Tuna with Herb Gremolata and Charred Lemon

This grilled Bluefin Tuna recipe brings out the fish’s natural richness, pairing it with a bright, zesty gremolata and caramelised lemon for a Mediterranean-inspired twist. It’s a simple yet elegant way to showcase the meaty texture and clean flavour of sashimi-grade tuna. Perfect for winter evenings, or when you want to impress without overcomplicating.

Serves: 2 PRINT THIS

Ingredients

For the Tuna:

  • 2 x 150g Dinko Southern Bluefin Tuna steaks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and cracked black pepper
  • 1 lemon, halved

For the Gremolata:

  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives or dill, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Method

1 Heat a fry pan over medium-high heat until hot.

2 Lightly oil the tuna steaks and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

3 Place the tuna on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side.

4 Grill the halved lemon, cut side down, until caramelised (about 2–3 minutes).

5 Remove the tuna and lemon from the pan and rest for 2 minutes.

6 In a bowl, mix lemon zest, garlic, parsley, chives/dill, and olive oil. Stir well and season to taste with salt.

7 Place the tuna steaks on a plate and spoon the gremolata generously over the top.

8 Serve with the charred lemon for squeezing over.

Optional sides: grilled vegetables, baby potatoes, or a simple rocket salad.

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