Grilled Tuna Steaks

Adapted from https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-tuna-steaks

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

4 tuna steaks, about 6 to 8 ounces (170 to 225g) each and 1 1/4 to 2 inches thick
Vegetable, canola, or other neutral oil, for oiling the steaks
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper (optional; see note)

STEPS

1) Dry tuna steaks well with paper towels and lightly brush them all over with oil.

2) Just before cooking, season tuna steaks all over with salt and, if desired, pepper. Then set over hot side of grill. Cook tuna until first side is well-seared and the fish releases from the grill grate, 1 to 2 minutes. If the fish sticks, try to gently lift it from below using a thin metal spatula or the tines of a carving fork inserted down between the grill grates. Turn fish and repeat on second side.

3) If you want it a little more done, let the cooked color creep up a bit more from both sides. We don't recommend cooking tuna steaks beyond medium-rare.