How to cook tuna steaks
Calories: 24
Adjust Servings Here: 2 servings
Description
Tuna steak is one of the favorite types of tuna to cook any time of the year. In this video, you’ll find out how to cook seared sesame tuna steak with a juicy, tender texture that is wonderfully pink on the inside.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) (450 g) Ahi Tuna steaks (about 3/4 to 1-inch thick steaks)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
Tuna steak marinade
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar or cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Mirin (or honey)
- 2 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Scallions (green onions)
- 1 tbsp Chily flakes or 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the tuna steak marinade ingredients - soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, sliced ginger & garlic, scallions, chilly flakes, and sesame seeds.
- Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and turn them over a few times to coat well. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes up to an hour.
- Sear tuna steaks - Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let the pan become very hot. Place the two tuna steaks in the skillet. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Cook the steak for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side (medium-rare).
- Remove from the pan and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes. Then, slice and garnish with chopped scallions.
- Serve with plain jasmine rice, a salad, and a vegetable side dish for a complete meal.
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