how do you cook tuna steaks on the big green egg

Instructions. Set the EGG for direct cooking at 650°F/343°C. Season the fish with salt and pepper and grill on each side for 2-3 minutes, rotating the fish ¼ turn – halfway through the cooking on each side – to achieve beautiful cross-hatched grill lines.
how do you cook tuna steaks on the big green egg

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Are you in the mood for a tasty tuna steak? Then fry or grill the tuna on your Big Green Egg. In this recipe the steak is grilled and served with a salsa from the EGG. The quick preparation of a delicious Sicilian dish on your kamado.

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Ahi Tuna steaks on the big green egg: how-to cook tuna steaks

FAQ

What temperature do you cook steaks on the Big Green EGG?

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 250°F/121°C. Place the steaks on the cast iron grid with convEGGtor or half moon convEGGtor stone and roast until they reach an internal temperature of 115°F/46°C. Using an instant read thermometer helps make sure the steaks are not overcooked.

Do you cook tuna steak on high heat?

Brush the tuna steaks lightly with oil, and season. Put the tuna steaks into a heated griddle pan over a high heat (the pan must be very hot) and allow to cook for 1-2 mins depending on how thick the tuna steaks are. If you want to make a crisscross pattern on the surface, rotate the tuna by 90 degrees halfway through.

How do you cook tuna steaks without drying them out?

One of the easiest methods to cook the perfect tuna steak without drying out is to flash fry it at high heat. This can be done on a grill, skillet, griddle, or any other high heat-safe cooking surface.

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