Description
Prepare a flavorful, restaurant-style tuna steak in under 20 minutes using a simple soy and ginger marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for searing
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Place the tuna steaks in the marinade, turning to coat both sides. Let them marinate for 10 minutes. Do not marinate longer than 15 minutes as the acid can start to ‘cook’ the fish.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat them dry with a paper towel. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet. Sear for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare. Adjust time based on your desired doneness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a medium sear, aim for an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C).
- You can substitute the soy ginger marinade with a simple mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder if you prefer a less Asian flavor profile.
- Use a very hot pan to achieve a good crust quickly without overcooking the center.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 65