Tuna Fillets for Delivery or Pickup

It's likely that you've had a tuna fish sandwich made with canned tuna at some point, but not everyone has had a chance to try fresh tuna fillets. There are many types of tuna are swimming in the sea, but when it comes to what you'll find on the shelves in grocery stores, Yellowfin tuna is one of the most prevalent varieties. Other types of tuna you might find in your local supermarket include:

Tuna is a larger species, which means there is a lot of meat per fish. Bluefin tuna is the largest species and can weigh as much as 400 pounds. Other tuna species average 10 to 20 pounds. You can get fresh tuna as steaks or fillets, and frozen and canned tuna is also an option. Most sushi restaurants use tuna in their rolls, as some fish species can be consumed raw. Uncooked tuna is red in color with a firm texture. It's available all year, but you'll get the freshest fillets during the summer months, from May to September.

When picking out your tuna fillets, you want to look for meat with a dark red color that appears moist and is free of dark spots, especially near the edges. Avoid tuna fillets with a strong odor. You can store your tuna fillets in the back of your refrigerator for up to two days, but if you don't plan on cooking them within a day or two of buying them, store them in the freezer. When placed in an airtight container, they should be last in the freezer for three to six months.

Whether you want a fresh tuna fillet for dinner or you're just in need of some canned tuna for your sandwich this week, using the Instacart app to order your groceries makes your life simple. Just add some tuna to your cart, and an Instacart shopper will deliver your items right to your door! You don't even have to leave the house.

Tuna fillets are very versatile and can be prepared in several ways. This makes it an appealing fish for both fish lovers and those who eat fish less frequently. A tuna fillet works well on the grill or in the oven. You can also sear it in a pan on the stove or add it to your favorite sushi roll. When preparing your tuna fillets, you need to be careful not to overcook them, as they tend to dry out quickly. This is why it's often eaten raw.

If you plan to eat your tuna raw, it's a good idea to freeze it first to kill any bacteria. The only other way to kill bacteria that may be lurking in your tuna fillets is to cook them. You want the internal temperature of cooked tuna fillets to reach about 115 degrees. This ensures the meat is done but not overcooked.

Where many types of fish are great when breaded and fried, this isn't a common method for preparing tuna fillets. Most people like to sear tuna fillets to keep them moist. Grilling this type of fish is also popular. Tuna has a mild flavor, so you can add seasonings and herbs that appeal to your palate. If you really want a flavorful tuna fillet, marinate it for a few hours or overnight with ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, or olive oil with herbs and spices.

Make sure you add tuna fillets to your next Instacart order to have them conveniently delivered the same day!