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A quick and flavorful sesame-ginger marinated tuna steak seared to perfection, served with sautéed vegetables and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes (including marinating)
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tuna steaks (46 oz each)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for searing)
  • Assorted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, snap peas, carrots) for sautéing
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and honey to make the marinade.
  2. Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over to coat evenly.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate the tuna steaks for 15 to 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
  5. Remove tuna steaks from the marinade, shake off excess liquid, and pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Sear the tuna steaks in the hot pan for 1–2 minutes per side for rare; adjust cooking time to desired doneness.
  7. In the same pan, add a little oil and sauté your choice of vegetables until crisp-tender.
  8. Slice the tuna steaks against the grain, arrange on plates with sautéed vegetables.
  9. Garnish the dish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Marinade can be made up to a day in advance and refrigerated., To preserve the texture, do not overcook the tuna; it is best served rare to medium-rare., For a vegetarian option, substitute the tuna with firm tofu or tempeh and use vegetarian soy sauce.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with vegetable side
  • Calories: Approx. 300-350 calories per serving
  • Fat: Approximately 12g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 8g per serving
  • Protein: Approximately 35g per serving