Description
Experience the ocean’s flavors with this quick and easy tuna steak recipe. Perfectly seared, tender tuna steaks infused with a zesty marinade of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic create an unforgettable dining experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike, leaving your guests raving about the bold yet fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon juice, and chili flakes to create the marinade.
- Place tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Remove tuna from marinade and sear each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown but still pink inside.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over steaks while resting before serving.
- Plate with steamed vegetables or coconut rice drizzled with leftover marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg