Easy Soy-Ginger Tuna Steak Marinade
A quick and flavorful marinade that makes tuna steaks tender and delicious, perfect for grilling or pan-searing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish or a zip-top bag, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the tuna steaks to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes. Do not marinate for longer, as the acid can ‘cook’ the fish.
- Remove tuna from marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill or pan-sear the tuna steaks to your desired doneness.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ginger and garlic.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- This marinade is also excellent for salmon or other firm fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with marinade
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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