Description
Sizzling Asian tuna steak brings bold Pacific Rim flavors to your dinner plate. Marinated in zesty soy, ginger, and sesame, these succulent fish fillets promise a quick, elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 tuna steaks
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Oils and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Garnish and Topping:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-high temperature grill at 350°F for optimal searing of tuna steaks.
- Create a vibrant marinade by blending olive oil, sesame oil, minced ginger, soy sauce, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and half the sesame seeds in a mixing bowl.
- Generously coat tuna steaks with the prepared marinade, reserving half for later application, and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes to 8 hours.
- Remove tuna from marinade, discarding the used liquid, and pat steaks dry with paper towels.
- Encrust the tuna steaks with remaining sesame seeds, pressing gently to ensure seeds adhere completely.
- Position tuna steaks on preheated grill, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side while periodically brushing with reserved marinade.
- Monitor internal temperature carefully, targeting 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for full FDA recommendation.
- Once grilled, transfer tuna to serving platter and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and additional sesame seeds for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture of the tuna steaks.
Notes
- Marinating Magic: Let the tuna soak in the marinade overnight for deeper, more intense Asian-inspired flavors that will make your taste buds dance.
- Temperature Tricks: Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness, remembering that tuna cooks quickly and can become dry if overcooked.
- Seed Sensation: Press sesame seeds firmly into the tuna’s surface to create a delightful crispy crust that adds texture and nutty flavor.
- Dietary Flexibility: For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari, and for a low-sodium option, use reduced-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg