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Home » Recipes » Restaurant copycats » Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls {Copycat Recipe}

Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls {Copycat Recipe}

4/5/22

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These Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls are a delicious copycat from my favourite seafood chain, made with mango salsa and sweet chili sauce!

Copycat Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Olive oil – or another neutral cooking oil like grapeseed or avocado oil.
  • Tuna steaks – you can use salmon or grilled shrimp instead.
  • Sesame seeds – coat your tuna steaks with red pepper flakes instead for an extra kick.
  • Avocado – swap out for another veggie of your choice like cucumbers, edamame or green beans.
  • Tortilla strips – wontons would also be good in these tuna bowls.
  • Sweet chili Thai sauce – if you don’t have any sweet chili sauce, try mixing together some hot sauce and honey for a similar flavour.
  • Jasmine rice – sushi rice, brown rice, soba noodles or zucchini noodles would all be good.

Mango salsa

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  • Mango – frozen or fresh mango can be used or you can swap out for a different fruit like avocado or pineapple.
  • Red pepper – feel free to use any other bell pepper colour.
  • Red onion – white onion will work but has a slightly different flavour.
  • Cilantro – leave this out altogether if you don’t like cilantro.
  • Lime juice – freshly squeezed or bottled lime or lemon juice will both work here.
  • Salt – to taste.
Copycat Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls

How to make tuna bowls

  1. Cook the rice.
  2. Make the mango salsa.
  3. Coat the tuna steaks with sesame seeds.
  4. Sear the tuna steaks.
  5. Assemble your bowls.
  6. Serve and dig in!
Copycat Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls

How to sear tuna

Searing tuna means it’s rare when served. That’s why it’s important to invest in high-quality tuna meat.

To get a proper sear on the tuna steak:

  • Heat oil in a pan to high heat. You want to wait to put the tuna in the pan until the oil is smoking and very hot.
  • Coat the tuna steaks with sesame seeds.
  • Cook for 45 seconds per side. Yes, this is a very short time. But it’s just enough to sear the outside layer and keep the inside raw.
  • Let it rest for a few minutes.
Copycat Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to sear tuna?

It is perfectly safe to sear and eat tuna that is cooked rare. A good quality tuna has been flash-frozen almost immediately after being caught. You just want to sear the outside to give it a little more flavour.

Are tuna bowls healthy?

Yes! These recipes are packed with protein and have 472 calories per serving. If you want to cut down even more on the calorie count you can eat them without the rice for a low-carb option.

What is mango salsa made of?

This mango salsa is super easy to make and adds the perfect amount of sweetness to your tuna bowls. It’s made with mango, red pepper, red onion, cilantro and lemon or lime juice.

Copycat Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls

Storing and reheating

These tuna bowls are best the day you make them. You can assemble them the night before and refrigerate them overnight. You may want to keep the rice separate if you plan to reheat it.

Freezing the tuna

Unfortunately, you can’t freeze this recipe whole, but you can freeze the tuna steaks for up to 3 months in airtight glass containers or freezer-safe Ziploc bags. Let the tuna defrost in the fridge overnight then serve with fresh toppings.

Copycat Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls

More tasty tuna recipes

  • Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
  • Ahi Tuna Sushi Stacks
  • Sashimi Tuna Salad

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  • Here's the sweet chili sauce I use.
Copycat Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls

Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls {Copycat Recipe}

These Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls are a delicious copycat from my favourite seafood chain, made with mango salsa and sweet chili sauce!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 472kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (6 oz) tuna steaks about 1 inch thick
  • Sesame seeds to coat tuna with
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup tortilla strips
  • 3/4 cup sweet chili Thai sauce (about 2 tbsp per bowl)

Mango salsa

  • 1 cup frozen or fresh mango diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Jasmine rice

  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a rice cooker or in a pot on the stove, cook rice according to package directions (usually it takes around 15-20 min).
  • Meanwhile, make mango salsa and coat tuna steaks with sesame seeds.
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Once oil starts to smoke, add tuna steaks, cooking for 45 seconds per side. Remove from heat and set on a plate to rest for a couple minutes before slicing.
  • Pack rice into a 1/2 cup measuring cup and dump onto each plate. Add mango salsa alongside rice, as well as sliced avocado. Add half of each tuna steak to each bowl. Garnish with crushed tortilla strips, then serve along with a tiny bowl of sweet chili Thai sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

Use salmon or grilled shrimp instead of tuna.
Coat the tuna steaks in red chili flakes for an added kick.
Thaw some frozen mango in the fridge instead of trying to cut up a fresh mango.
Let the mango salsa sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavours can combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3429IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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About Taylor Stinson

Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

Comments

  1. Brenda says

    November 1, 2020 at 18:07

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! So glad I found it!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      November 2, 2020 at 07:19

      So happy you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply
  2. Fran says

    September 5, 2017 at 17:12

    This recipe is dead on. So delicious and easy to prepare. Thank you so much Taylor.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      September 19, 2017 at 09:16

      Hey Fran! OMG that makes me so happy!!! I love this recipe – if only I could afford fresh tuna more often haha. Thanks so much for sharing with me <3

      Reply
  3. Suja Md says

    November 1, 2016 at 09:47

    5 stars
    Gorgeous colors and looks absolutely stunning. Replicating the recipes at home have always been a pleasure for me.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      November 3, 2016 at 11:00

      Thanks Suja! 🙂

      Reply
  4. mahy says

    October 31, 2016 at 22:17

    5 stars
    These bowls are to die for Taylor!! Oh MY!! That tuna looks simply perfect! Yum!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      November 1, 2016 at 08:29

      Thanks so much Mahy!! I wish I could afford to eat fresh tuna more often!

      Reply

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