Fish & seafood / RICETTI
Maltese grilled tuna
Fresh tuna grilled with olive oil, lemon and herbs.
◷ 25 min / 4 servings
Method
- Dry tuna. Mix oil with juice, zest, chopped garlic and pepper.
- Brush fish with mixture and heat a grill thoroughly.
- Grill 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the thickest part reaches 63°C.
- Add a little salt and parsley and serve immediately.
✳ From the kitchen
Grilling is a documented Maltese-cuisine preparation for tuna.
Tradition reference
Corinthia · Maltese sweets and fillings ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.