Description
These Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks are a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or light lunch. Marinated in a savory mixture of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic, then coated with crunchy sesame seeds, the steaks are grilled to a perfect sear that locks in juiciness while keeping the center beautifully pink and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tuna Steaks
- 8 oz ahi tuna steak (2 steaks, each approximately 4 oz)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and minced garlic until well combined to form the marinade.
- Marinate the tuna: Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper, then place them into a ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the steaks, seal the bag, and gently massage to coat evenly. Let them marinate for 15 to 25 minutes, but avoid marinating longer to prevent the vinegar from starting to ‘cook’ the tuna.
- Coat with sesame seeds: Remove the tuna from the marinade and coat each steak thoroughly with sesame seeds, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Grill the steaks: Preheat the grill to high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the sesame-coated steaks on the grill and sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes until the exterior is crispy and nicely charred, but the interior remains bright pink and tender.
Notes
- Do not marinate the tuna for more than 25 minutes to avoid the vinegar altering the texture too much.
- If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan on the stovetop over high heat.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the crispy exterior and tender inside.
- Adjust marination time slightly depending on steak thickness.
- Use fresh sashimi-grade tuna for the best flavor and safety.
