Grilled Tuna Steaks with Sesame Ginger Sauce

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Sesame Ginger Sauce

Quick-seared tuna steaks get a glossy, tangy sesame ginger finish straight off the grill.

Total 45 min Makes 4 servings Calories 310/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Fish, Soy, Sesame

Thick tuna steaks are marinated briefly, then grilled hot and fast to keep the centers rare and tender. A savory sesame ginger sauce doubles as marinade and finishing drizzle, adding depth without masking the fish's clean flavor. Serve over rice or greens for a light dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the sesame ginger sauce.

  2. Pour half of the sauce into a shallow dish and add the tuna steaks, turning to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.

  3. Marinate the tuna steaks at room temperature, covered, for 15 minutes.

  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.

  5. Remove the tuna from the marinade, pat lightly, and brush both sides with vegetable oil. Season with salt and black pepper.

  6. Grill the tuna steaks for 2 minutes per side for rare, or up to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, flipping once.

  7. Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing against the grain.

  8. Drizzle the sliced tuna with the reserved sesame ginger sauce and top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

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    Grilled Tuna Steaks with Sesame Ginger Sauce

    Thick tuna steaks are marinated briefly, then grilled hot and fast to keep the centers rare and tender. A savory sesame ginger sauce doubles as marinade and finishing drizzle, adding depth without masking the fish's clean flavor. Serve over rice or greens for a light dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

    45 min 4 servings 310 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
    • 1/3 cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the sesame ginger sauce.

    2. 2

      Pour half of the sauce into a shallow dish and add the tuna steaks, turning to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.

    3. 3

      Marinate the tuna steaks at room temperature, covered, for 15 minutes.

    4. 4

      Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.

    5. 5

      Remove the tuna from the marinade, pat lightly, and brush both sides with vegetable oil. Season with salt and black pepper.

    6. 6

      Grill the tuna steaks for 2 minutes per side for rare, or up to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, flipping once.

    7. 7

      Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing against the grain.

    8. 8

      Drizzle the sliced tuna with the reserved sesame ginger sauce and top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.