Easy Grilled Tuna Belly Recipe

The Easy Grilled Tuna Belly recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any meal. This recipe highlights the rich, meaty texture of tuna belly, marinated in a savory and tangy mixture to enhance its natural flavors.

The marinade, a blend of soy sauce, calamansi or lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, brown sugar, and salt, infuses the tuna with a delicious mix of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. The tuna belly pieces are thoroughly coated in this mixture and left to marinate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply.

Grilling the tuna belly is straightforward and quick. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Grill the marinated tuna for about 3-4 minutes on each side. The goal is to achieve a nice char while ensuring the fish remains moist and tender. Overcooking can dry out the tuna, so it’s essential to monitor the cooking time closely.

Once grilled, the tuna belly is transferred to a serving platter and can be garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro for a fresh, herbal touch. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice and a side of vegetables, or a simple dipping sauce made from soy sauce and calamansi for added zest.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also celebrates the rich, delicious flavors of tuna belly. Its simplicity and quick cooking time make it an excellent choice for a healthy and satisfying meal, showcasing the best of grilled seafood in Filipino cuisine.

Easy Grilled Tuna Belly Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

The Easy Grilled Tuna Belly recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any meal, it celebrates the delicious flavors of tuna belly.

Ingredients

• 1/2 kilo tuna belly, cleaned and cut into serving pieces

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons calamansi juice or lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

• In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, calamansi juice or lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
• Place the tuna belly pieces in the bowl with the marinade. Make sure each piece is well-coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, make sure the coals are evenly distributed and have a light coating of ash.
• Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the marinated tuna belly pieces on the grill.
• Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a nice char. Be careful not to overcook to keep the tuna moist and tender.
• Remove the tuna belly from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.
• Serve hot with steamed rice and a side of vegetables or a dipping sauce like soy sauce with calamansi.

Notes

• Enjoy your delicious and easy grilled tuna belly, a perfect dish for a quick and flavorful meal!

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