Description
This sesame- and gin-kissed grilled tuna is bright, savory, and perfect for a quick meal. A flavorful marinade and a hot grill create a beautiful caramelized crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons gin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat or membrane and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, gin, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Turn to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Remove the tuna from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Coat both sides with sesame seeds, pressing gently so they stick. Grill the steaks 2–3 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare.
- Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for 1–2 minutes. Slice or serve whole, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a well-done tuna, add a minute per side while grilling, but monitor closely to avoid dryness. Consider serving over rice or with grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 0mg