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Tuna Steak Marinade

Soy-Ginger Tuna Steak Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 (6 oz) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Method
 

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until the honey dissolves, about 30 seconds.
  2. Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or bag, pour the marinade over them, and turn to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Sear the tuna for about 2 minutes per side for 1-inch thick steaks, until a golden-brown crust forms.
  4. Rest the fish for 1 minute, then slice against the grain and serve right away.

Notes

The 15-30 minute marinating time is not included in the prep time. If you want a saucier finish, double the marinade, set half aside before adding the fish, then boil that reserved portion for 1 minute to drizzle over the sliced steaks.