Spanish Grilled Tuna with Smoky Corn Salad
Smoky grilled tuna and a bright charred-corn salad showcase peak August produce in a fast, summery Spanish-inspired dinner.
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Ingredients
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Tuna Steak Wild Caught Frozen (sustainably sourced)12 ounces, thawed and patted dry $8.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $1.25
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Zucchini8 ounces $1.29
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Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato8 ounces $3.49
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Jumbo Red Onions2 ounces $2.29
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Garlic1 clove $0.99
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Parsley2 tablespoons chopped $1.89
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 lemon, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $2.00
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Extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
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Sherry vinegar1 tablespoon
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Smoked paprika1½ teaspoons
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Kosher salt¾ teaspoon
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Black pepper¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a 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 2 tablespoons juice.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a large serving bowl; set the dressing aside.
- Coat 12 ounces tuna with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; rest for 10 minutes, then grill for 3–4 minutes per side until the center reaches 145°F. Rest the grilled 12 ounces tuna for 5 minutes.
- 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 both occasionally; cool for 3 minutes, cut off the corn kernels, chop the zucchini, and add both to the serving bowl.
- Add 8 ounces chopped heirloom tomato, 2 ounces diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the serving bowl; toss with the grilled vegetables and dressing.
- Divide the corn salad between 2 plates, slice the grilled 12 ounces tuna across the grain, and arrange half over each serving.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $16–$20 total for 2 servings
Health notes: About 520 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, and 24 grams fat.
Drink pairing: Serve with a juicy, medium-bodied Grenache whose red-fruit character complements the smoky paprika and grilled tuna.