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Ginger Sesame Tuna Steak
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Ginger Sesame Tuna Steak

A simple marinade of soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, wasabi, and sesame oil gives the tuna a remarkable depth of flavor and only needs a few minutes to marinate.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Ginger Sesame Tuna Steak, Seared Tuna Steak
Servings: 2
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 12 Ounces Tuna Steak 2-tuna steaks
  • 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Wasabi
  • 2 Teaspoons Fresh Ginger Finely grated
  • 3 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce works well too

For Searing

  • 3 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toasted for 1 minute in a dry skillet
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed cast-iron or non-stick skillet over very high heat until blistering hot
  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients together and pour over the tuna steaks. Let marinate approximately 10-minutes
    Ginger Sesame Tuna Steak
  • Remove the tuna from the marinade and sprinkle both sides with sesame seeds
  • Add canola oil to the hot skillet and spread it evenly across the bottom. Carefully place the tuna steaks in the pan. and sear for 60-seconds on each side.
  • Remove the tuna and slice it on the bias into very thin strips. Serve with additional wasabi and pickled ginger and my Teriyaki green beans.
Nutrition Facts
Ginger Sesame Tuna Steak
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 868mg38%
Potassium 528mg15%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 3713IU74%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.