Amazing Ginger Scallion Tuna Steaks in 6 Minutes
Make these Ginger Scallion Tuna Steaks for a bright, Asian-inspired dinner. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and lets the quality of the tuna shine. You will love the fresh, aromatic topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (green parts only)
- 1/4 cup finely minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet (off the heat), combine the sliced scallions and minced ginger.
- Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the scallion-ginger mixture. Stir gently to combine, warming slightly from the residual heat of the pan.
- Spoon the ginger scallion sauce evenly over the rested tuna steaks.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade tuna for the best results if you prefer a very rare center.
- Adjust the amount of ginger to your personal taste preference.
- This sauce is also wonderful over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg (varies with soy sauce)
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: To be determined
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 4g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70mg
