spring hill ranch korean-style grilled tuna steaks

Name: Spring Hill Ranch Korean-Style Grilled Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) soy sauce (low-sodium is fine); 2 tablespoon(s) sesame oil; 2 tablespoon(s) granulated white sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon(s) minced fresh ginger; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt (only if low sodium soy sauce is used); 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly coarse-ground black pepper; 4 - 1" thick tuna steaks, 1/4-1/2 pound each

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Wiley P

Sierra Vista, AZ

Updated on Aug 23, 2015

We have a real difficult time here on the ranch with "tuna" from a can or the ubiquitous tuna casserole our mother used to make. We have found, however, that there is something very special to a lovely tuna steak, grilled to perfection over a hot grill. And when I say "to perfection," I mean cooked on the outside with lots of pink or red left on the inside. This one includes a Korean-style marinade that can also be used as a basting sauce. Be careful with it, though, as marinating it too long will give you a mushy texture that you really don't want. (Prep time includes marinating time)

Rate

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Grill

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium is fine)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (only if low sodium soy sauce is used)
1/2 teaspoon freshly coarse-ground black pepper
4 - 1" thick tuna steaks, 1/4-1/2 pound each

How To Make spring hill ranch korean-style grilled tuna steaks

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl or 2-cup measure, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Place the tuna steaks in a zip-lock bag and pour in the marinade, being sure each steak is coated. Seal the bag, refrigerate, and let the tuna marinate for 1 to not more than 1 1/2 hours, turning it occasionally. DO NOT OVER-MARINATE.
Step 3

Preheat your grill for high heat. Use a wire brush to make sure your grill is clean of any residue. Use tongs and paper towel to apply a liberal coating of vegetable or canola oil to the grill. You can either discard the marinade or place it in a small pan and boil it down a little to use as for a basting sauce.
Step 4

Grill the tuna for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. The "cooked" portion should extend only about 1/4" into the steak on each side, with pink and some red in the center. And trust me, the more red, the better. Please, oh please, do not over-cook this wonderful piece of tuna!
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