Are you wondering what to eat with fish like a tuna steak or other seafood recipes? We’re talking about a delicious thick ahi tuna steak or yellowfin tuna steak (not canned tuna fish) that’s full of flavor, and if you’re looking for tuna steak sides, we’ve got you covered!
A thick tuna steak is one of the luxuries when it comes to seafood, and it’s easy to cook it at home. If you’re cooking your own tuna steak, you probably wonder what you can serve with it. The fact is, any side dish you would serve with any type of fish works well with tuna.
Whether you’re serving grilled tuna steak, seared ahi tuna steak, cooking fresh tuna steak (raw fish or frozen tuna steak are great, too) in a heavy cast-iron skillet, or any other delicious fish steak, you’ll find the perfect side dish in this list of what to serve as a side dish when you’re cooking tuna steak.
Maybe some salted potato chips or a simple green salad will give you the flavor you crave for your tuna steak meal. On the other hand, you can cook fried green beans (or green beans with sesame oil or olive oil) when you cook tuna steak.
Tuna steak has long been a favorite choice among seafood lovers for its rich flavor and hearty texture. A perfect tuna steak, whether grilled, seared, or baked, can be elevated to new heights when served alongside an array of enticing side dishes. The key to creating an unforgettable dining experience is selecting side dishes that complement and enhance the taste of the tuna.
A variety of light and refreshing salads can provide the perfect balance to the bold flavors of a tuna steak. For instance, a colorful spinach or arugula salad with crisp, fresh ingredients like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette dressing can add a burst of freshness to the meal. Another option is to incorporate elements of unique flavors, such as a tangy, citrus-infused quinoa salad with fruits like oranges, avocados, and grapes.
Apart from salads, more substantial side dishes can also be considered, including a variety of roasted vegetables, fluffy rice pilaf, or perhaps a flavorful orzo pasta tossed in a light herb sauce. Ultimately, the goal is to choose side dishes that highlight the star of the plate – the tuna steak – and allow the guests to enjoy an unforgettable combination of flavors and textures.
Want healthy low carb recipes with tons of flavor? This list of ahi tuna steak side dishes has that, too. Try a baked sweet potato or some mushrooms stuffed with cheese with your ahi tuna steak. The nutrition facts in these healthy foods are off the charts.
Maybe you’re looking for flavor from some yummy carbs. In that case, you can go with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, or tender brown rice.
Are you ready to explore these delicious ahi tuna steak side dishes? Let’s dive in and learn what goes beautifully with a tuna steak and other fish!
If you’re cooking seared ahi tuna steak in a skillet, you know you’re going to have a healthy meal that’s full of flavor.
Do you need ideas about what to serve with seared tuna? Try this tender asparagus recipe where the asparagus spears are broiled with lemon juice.
The list of ingredients is deceptively simple for a dish with so much flavor. All you need is asparagus, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon slices, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.
Cook in the broiler on high heat. The high heat will ensure that the asparagus cooks quickly. If you cook asparagus on low heat or medium heat, it takes longer to cook and the asparagus will turn out limp instead of tender and firm.
How do you like the idea of serving your fish steak with eggs and an English muffin? It’s a unique meal idea, but hey, we love fish and a tuna steak and this sounds delicious!
To make this delightful egg and fish sandwich, just pile your fish steak on top of the egg. Consider topping this wondrous sandwich with some hollandaise sauce.
Perhaps the easiest of the tuna steak side dishes or any fish and seafood dish is simple salted potato chips.
You can use store-bought potato chips, but potato chips are also surprisingly easy to make at home. Also, you can cook homemade potato chips in your air fryer.
The vinegar tang in these chips is also perfect with fish.
For potatoes, we recommend using a firm potato like russet potatoes to make homemade potato chips.
We are big fans of fried green beans, and this recipe shows you exactly how to make them.
All you need are some fresh green beans, flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and buttermilk.
To make the dipping sauce for these fried green beans, buy hot sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, the white parts of green onions, horseradish, and minced garlic.
We love anything with a teriyaki flavor, and these veggies are no exception.
Which veggies to use for this recipe? The best part is that you can use fresh or frozen veggies, and that can be onions, peppers, carrots, mushrooms, and more.
To create this recipe, you need sesame oil, a vegan teriyaki sauce (and soy sauce). You can make a delicious homemade version or buy teriyaki sauce that’s already made at the grocery store.
You can serve these veggies and sesame oil sauce with quinoa, brown rice, white rice, or pasta. Toss with sesame seeds for some delightful crunch, and be sure to have some soy sauce handy.
For simple ahi tuna sides, you can’t go wrong with a healthy side salad. If you’re making grilled tuna outside, you can whip up this salad and avoid heating up your kitchen.
For a fresh green salad, you can use salad greens in a bag. Just add cherry tomatoes, celery, cucumber slices red onion, slivered almonds, Parmesan cheese (or feta cheese), salt, and black pepper.
This salad dressing is made with honey, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, olive oil, and salt.
Add some sliced green onion to this wonderful salad for extra crunch, color, and flavor.
This may be the perfect side dish for your fish, seafood, or tuna steak!
If you want some carbs but also want to have a healthy side dish for your fish, go with brown rice.
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice, so allow for a longer cooking time. If you cook your brown rice on the stovetop, start it on high heat to boil, then reduce it to low heat or simmer to finish cooking.
You can cook brown rice on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
Stuffed peppers can be a main dish meal, but these delicious vegetarian stuffed peppers are also a great side dish.
When we cook stuffed peppers, we love using different colored bell pepper, including yellow, red, orange, and green bell pepper.
The filling for these stuffed peppers is made with onion, brown rice, garlic, cilantro, pinto beans, ground cumin, fresh lime juice, black pepper, chili powder, and mozzarella cheese.
Use Yukon gold potatoes to make this tuna steak side dish recipe because they’re so buttery and tender.
Other ingredients in this tuna steak side are fresh lemon juice, black pepper, dried oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and minced garlic.
Add some crusty bread to the meal and you’ve got a feast!
What vegetables go well with tuna steak (or other fish) cooked on the grill? Why not have a variety of colorful and delicious veggies when you grill these fun veggie kabobs with your grilled tuna or seared tuna.
If you’ve had your ahi tuna in a marinade while you wait for the grill to heat up, you can assemble these veggies to pop onto the grill when your ahi tuna steak is finished cooking.
Grill your veggies over medium heat to ensure that they’re fully cooked and not charred. These veggie kabobs also go beautifully with seared ahi.
Do you want the taste and flavor of homemade garlic French fries without having to cut potatoes? This French fries recipe starts with a bag of frozen fries.
How easy is this for a recipe for a tuna steak side?
These fries for a tuna steak side can be cooked in the oven or the air fryer, so they can be a healthier tuna steak side dish.
Ingredients include pressed garlic, fresh rosemary, canola oil, salt, minced parsley, and black pepper.
Are you still wondering what to eat with tuna? Do you want more ideas about what to serve with tuna steaks or what to serve with ahi tuna? Check out this video below for four tuna steak dinner ideas, including a brown sugar and garlic chicken recipe, a crispy roasted potato recipe, a green bean with garlic butter recipe, an Asian greens recipe, and roasted carrots with balsamic vinegar.
Cassie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Community. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book "Healthy Eating Through the Garden" will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.
