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Savory Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks

Total Time
1h 3m
21m prep ยท 42m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Hard
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๐ŸŒฑ Vegan ๐Ÿฅฌ Vegetarian ๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โ˜ช๏ธ Halal โœก๏ธ Kosher

These pan-seared tuna steaks are served medium-rare and taste fancy but are very easy to cook. A sprinkling of cracked black pepper is a good finisher for this dish. This makes for a quick and delicious dinner after a long day with almost no effort.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cups soy sauce
  • 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Asian , toasted
  • 2 teaspoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper , or more to taste
  • 6 thins slices fresh ginger , minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 1-inch-thick tuna steaks , thawed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Place tuna steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks, coat with marinade, and seal. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Remove steaks from marinade and discard any remaining marinade. Arrange steaks in the hot pan; gently shake the pan to avoid sticking. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts

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