Ingredients
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- 2 (6 oz) ahi tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic to make the marinade; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Pat the tuna steaks dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate the tuna in the prepared mixture for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with sesame oil.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer if desired.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the tuna and cook for an additional minute.
- Let the tuna rest, slice, and serve with remaining glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding lime juice to the marinade.
- Ensure the pan is hot enough to achieve a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg