Tuna is a tasty and healthy source of protein that you can season and cook in a variety of ways. For example, you can make grilled steaks, burgers, salads and even flans. To flavor it, try making a marinade, spice blend, or various recipes that call for canned tuna.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Make a Tuna Marinade
Step 1. Make a soy sauce marinade
The marinade will help flavor the tuna steaks and keep them moist during cooking. For example, in a bowl, mix 250ml of soy sauce, 120ml of lemon juice, and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Alternatively, you could put the ingredients in an airtight plastic bag
Step 2. Add the tuna to the marinade
Once you have prepared the marinade, place the tuna in the bowl or plastic bag. Immerse it completely in the liquid, coating it evenly.
Step 3. Put the marinated tuna in the fridge
Keep it in the fridge for between 15 minutes and 4 hours. You can flip it once to make sure it is evenly coated and flavored.
The tuna will then be ready for cooking
Step 4. Experiment with different types of marinades
Tuna can be prepared in a variety of ways. For example, you could substitute lemon juice for orange juice or add teriyaki sauce to soy. Search for various recipes online and experiment until you find one you like.
Method 2 of 3: Make a Spice Blend to Season the Dry Tuna
Step 1. Blot the tuna steaks with a paper towel to dry them
In this way the spices will adhere more easily to the fish. Alternatively, try brushing a little oil on the slices before seasoning them with spices if you plan on grilling them. This will prevent the fish from sticking to the grill.
Step 2. Make a simple salt and pepper mixture for dry marinating the fish
In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Replace the latter with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to add a spicy note. You could also try using garlic salt or sea salt to enrich the flavor of the mixture.
Step 3. Make a spice blend for roasting the tuna
In a bowl, mix the paprika, oregano, thyme, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Taste the seasoning and adjust the doses until you get a result you like.
Online you can search for specific recipes for the purpose of preparing spice blends for tuna or experiment with the spices and herbs you have available
Step 4. Rub the dressing over the tuna
You can do this by sprinkling the spice mixture on a cutting board and then pressing the entire surface of the tuna into it. Alternatively, dust it directly on each side of the fish and rub it with your hands.
The tuna will be seasoned and ready for cooking
Method 3 of 3: Season the Canned Tuna
Step 1. Make a tuna salad
Making a tuna salad is the most popular way to consume canned tuna. It is usually made by mixing it with mayonnaise and various diced vegetables, such as carrots, celery, cucumber or tomato. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tuna salad can be used to fill a sandwich or served on a bed of vegetables. It is ideal for preparing a simple and tasty meal
Step 2. Try a timbale of macaroni with tuna
To prepare it, you will need to mix canned tuna, macaroni, bechamel, peas, onions and other vegetables to taste. Place the timbale in the oven and add a sprinkling of cheese before serving.
Step 3. Make Tuna Burgers
Canned tuna can also be used to make burgers to serve with bread or eat alone with tartar sauce and lemon juice.
