Marinated Tuna Steaks
Serve up healthy fresh seafood for dinner with these lively Marinated Tuna Steaks gently soaked in soy, lime, olive oil, and seasonings.
Servings: 3
Calories: 407kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Tuna Steak Marinade
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ jalapeno pepper (diced)
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together with a fork.
- Place raw tuna steaks in a gallon zip-lock bag and add marinade, reserving 1 tablespoon. Let marinade for 15 minutes - 2 hours.
- Add cooking oil to a heated skillet set to medium-high heat.
- When oil is heated and shimmering add tuna steaks. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, aiming to sear the exterior while the interior remains pink. Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of your tuna steak.
- Remove the seared tuna steaks from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes, spoon over the remaining tablespoon of marinade if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds, then serve.
Notes
Optional: Sliced green onion can also be sprinkled on as a fresh garnish.
Substitute reduced sodium soy sauce if you are more sensitive to salt.
It is best to let your tuna steaks come to room temperature prior to cooking.
Discard marinade after use.
This recipe can also be used on other kinds of fish.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3426IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg