Spanish Grilled Tuna with Smoky Corn Salad

Meaty paprika-seared tuna meets sweet charred corn, juicy heirloom tomato, and a lively sherry vinaigrette for an irresistible summer grill dinner.

Ingredients

  • Tuna Steak Wild Caught Frozen (sustainably sourced)
    12 ounces, fully thawed and patted dry $8.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $1.25
  • Zucchini
    8 ounces $1.29
  • Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato
    8 ounces $3.49
  • Jumbo Red Onions
    2 ounces $2.29
  • Garlic
    1 clove $0.99
  • Parsley
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.89
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice $2.00
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    4 tablespoons
  • Sherry vinegar
    2 teaspoons
  • Smoked paprika
    1½ teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat a clean grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Shuck 2 ears corn; cut 8 ounces zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch planks; chop 8 ounces heirloom tomato, finely dice 2 ounces red onion, mince 1 garlic clove, chop 2 tablespoons parsley, and zest and juice 1 lemon to obtain 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice.
  2. Whisk 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt together; slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified, then set the vinaigrette aside.
  3. Coat 12 ounces tuna with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Coat 2 ears corn and 8 ounces zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Grill the 2 ears corn for 10–12 minutes and the 8 ounces zucchini for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally; cool for 3 minutes, cut the kernels from the corn, chop the zucchini, and transfer both to a serving bowl.
  5. Grill the seasoned 12 ounces tuna for 1–2 minutes per side, until deeply seared and 120–125°F in the center for medium-rare; rest for 5 minutes. For diners at increased risk of foodborne illness, cook the 12 ounces tuna to 145°F instead.
  6. Add 8 ounces chopped heirloom tomato, 2 ounces diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the grilled vegetables; pour over all of the vinaigrette and toss gently.
  7. Divide the corn salad between 2 plates, slice the rested 12 ounces tuna across the grain, and arrange half over each serving.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $22–$25 total for 2 servings

Health notes: About 570 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, and 29 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A juicy, medium-bodied Grenache echoes the smoky paprika while complementing the tuna and sweet corn.