Nov 2, 2008 9:21 am US/Eastern
Gridiron Griller: The Big Tuna
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
In honor of the master crafter of the new Miami Dolphins, The Big Tuna, the Gridiron Griller John Offerdahl is passing on his best grilled tuna recipe. With Bill Parcel's proven record of success navigating the dangerous waters of the NFL, we are certainly improving our win/loss record over last year.
Coming from the Midwest, John and his wife love the myriad of ocean fish available in South Florida. They get theirs at a local Publix which carries a good variety including fresh tuna. They try to eat fish at least once a week. Fresh tuna is excellent for grilling. It has a rich-flavored, dense structure that holds up well to the heat and flips of grilling. Marinating it ahead of time gives it an intense, yet clean flavor. You can serve this recipe as a sandwich on a toasted bun, or over a bed of sushi rice and ginger slaw. The combination of hot & cold ingredients, savory marinades & ginger slaw make it a unique dish you're sure to crave.
PREP
• 4, 8oz. Tuna steaks
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 2 T. dark sesame oil
• 2 T. rice vinegar
• 1 T. fresh garlic minced
• 1 T. fresh ginger grated
• 2 scallions, chopped
Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger and scallions together. Place tuna steaks in glass dish and pour marinade over fish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 min., turning once.
READY Rice • 2 cups sushi rice cooked to package directions
Ginger Slaw
• 1/2 c. coleslaw dressing
• 16 oz. Bag fresh coleslaw
• 2 oz. Pickled sushi ginger
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Mix coleslaw, dressing, ginger and ground pepper together and refrigerate.
LETS GRILL! Sprinkle steaks with salt and place on a medium/high grill. Cook for 4 minutes a side for a 1"steak. serve the tuna over a bowl of sushi rice topped with ginger slaw and a squirt of bottled teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. You may also serve each steak on a toasted bun topped with ginger slaw instead of rice.
Johnny says…
"There's nothing like the Big Tuna turning your team around in one season. . .then again, have you ever turned a Tuna steak on the grill into a tuna Super Bowl?"
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