So, yes, eating undercooked tuna steaks can make you sick. When grilling, searing, or baking tuna steaks, you should always cook them to an internal temperature of at least 130° F.
What should the internal temperature of a tuna steak be?
Pat the tuna dry and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Grill 30 to 60 seconds per side, until cooked on the outside but still raw on the inside. It’s helpful to use a food thermometer: the internal temperature should be 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
What should tuna steaks be cooked to?
Here’s what to know: Cook the tuna steak slightly longer, until it’s no longer pink on the inside but still tender. The steak will look gray the entire way through instead of just on the outside. Check for an internal temperature around 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
