Description
Savor the flavors of our Asian Tuna Steak, a delightful dish featuring perfectly grilled tuna marinated in a homemade sesame ginger blend. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—ideal for busy weeknights—but also a healthy choice packed with protein. The marinated tuna steaks develop a savory crust and tender interior when grilled, making them a perfect centerpiece for any meal. Serve with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a fresh salad to create an elegant dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, ground ginger, soy sauce, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and half of the sesame seeds to create the marinade.
- Pour half of the marinade over the tuna steaks and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard excess; coat each steak with remaining sesame seeds.
- Grill the tuna for 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness (135°F for medium-rare).
- Serve topped with remaining marinade, green onions, and additional sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg