Quick Soy-Ginger Marinade for Tuna Steaks
A simple, flavorful marinade that tenderizes tuna steaks in 30 minutes, perfect for grilling or pan-searing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Total Time: 36 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the tuna steaks in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the tuna steaks, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes to prevent the acid from changing the texture of the fish.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
Notes
- For grilling, aim for 2-3 minutes per side over medium-high heat for medium-rare.
- If using a cast-iron skillet, heat the skillet until very hot before adding a thin layer of high-heat oil.
- This marinade works well for ahi tuna steak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (after marinating)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 55