Description
Three distinct marinade recipes designed to complement the texture and flavor of tuna steaks, suitable for searing or grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 pound tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- For the Asian Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar in a shallow dish.
- For the Citrus Marinade: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder in a separate dish.
- For the Herb Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, and black pepper in a third dish.
- Place tuna steaks into one of the prepared marinades, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate. Marinate for 15 to 30 minutes only. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes to prevent the acid from ‘cooking’ the fish.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels before cooking.
Notes
- For best results when searing, allow the marinated tuna to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking.
- If you plan to grill, use the Citrus or Herb marinade, as the soy sauce in the Asian version can sometimes burn quickly.
- Always use fresh, high-quality tuna steaks for marinating.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating/Searing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 60