Description
This recipe guides you through making a flavorful grilled tuna steak. The tuna is marinated in a soy-ginger sauce with garlic, creating an Asian-inspired dish that’s simple to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (if using), and black pepper.
- Place the tuna steaks in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Do not marinate for too long, as the acid in the marinade can start to ‘cook’ the fish.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the tuna steaks on the hot grill. Grill for 2-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for more well-done, depending on your desired doneness and the thickness of the tuna. Tuna cooks quickly, so watch it carefully.
- Carefully remove the grilled tuna steaks from the grill.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the grilling time based on the thickness of your tuna steaks and your preferred level of doneness.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 65mg