grilled ahi tuna with sesame soy sauce

14 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Feb 23, 2015

A member of the mackerel family, tuna is a large fish with rich, oily, firm flesh. This recipe calls for ahi tuna, also known as yellowfin, a variety that is slightly more flavorful than the mild-tasting albacore. Because its meat is oily and firm, tuna takes well to grilling and pan roasting.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sesame soy sauce
  • 6 - ahi tuna steaks, each 6 oz. and 1 1/2 inches thick

How To Make grilled ahi tuna with sesame soy sauce

  • Step 1
    Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Step 2
    Divide the sesame soy sauce between 2 small bowls; reserve 1 bowl for serving.
  • Step 3
    Brush the tuna steaks with 2 tablespoons of the sauce and arrange them on the pan.
  • Step 4
    Grill, turning once and basting often with the sauce, until the tuna is well browned on both sides, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • Step 5
    Serve immediately and pass the reserved bowl of sauce at the table.

Discover More

Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Grill
Culture: American
Category: Seafood

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