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 low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- For Citrus Marinade: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- For Citrus Marinade: 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For Citrus Marinade: 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- For Citrus Marinade: 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- For Herb Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil
- For Herb Marinade: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- For Herb Marinade: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- For Herb Marinade: 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- For Herb Marinade: 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Asian Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Citrus Marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and cumin.
- Prepare the Herb Marinade: In a third bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, and thyme.
- Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour one of the prepared marinades over the tuna, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
- Marinate the tuna for a maximum of 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Do not exceed 45 minutes, as the acid in the citrus marinade can begin to ‘cook’ the fish.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
Notes
- For best results when searing, allow the marinated tuna to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
- If you plan to grill, use the Asian or Herb marinade, as the citrus marinade can make the fish too delicate.
- For raw preparation (sashimi style), use the Citrus Marinade for only 10 minutes maximum.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of marinade
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0