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smoked tuna steak recipe

Smoked Tuna Steak Recipe

A straightforward recipe for smoked tuna with a bold and savory flavor profile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Brining Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 106 kcal

Equipment

  • BBQ smoker
  • meat thermometer
  • Plastic bag
  • Wood chips

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tuna steak (4-6 oz)
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ cup Kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup Brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the brine by mixing kosher salt, brown sugar, and lemon juice in water. Use a bowl or lsealable, eakproof bag.
  • Place tuna steaks in the brine and refrigerate for 3 hours. There's no need to soak overnight due to tuna's quick absorption.
  • Preheat the smoker to 200°F with mild wood chips like fruit wood; avoid intense woods like mesquite, which overpowers tuna's mild taste.
  • After brining, remove the tuna steaks from the bag and place them on the smoker rack for even smoke circulation.
  • Cook until the tuna steak reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (about 60 minutes); avoid overcooking to retain flavor. You can serve once done as there's no need for resting.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 12gFat: 1gSodium: 5602mgSugar: 14g