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Sesame & Citrus Grilled Tuna Steaks

Zesty Sesame & Citrus Grilled Tuna Steaks for Easy Gourmet Delight

Elevate your weeknight dinners with my Sesame & Citrus Grilled Tuna Steaks—a quick, easy, and healthy gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with grapeseed or canola oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Distinctive nutty flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used for a bolder taste.
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce Tamari or coconut aminos can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar White wine vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 zest Lemon Adds bright flavor.
For the Tuna Steaks
  • 4 steaks Tuna Steaks 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds White or black varieties.
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Finely chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Shallow dish or resealable bag
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a shallow dish or resealable bag, whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, ground ginger, soy sauce, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and lemon zest.
  2. Coat the tuna steaks with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to high heat (450-500°F). Clean grates and lightly oil them.
  4. Place marinated tuna steaks on the grill; cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  5. Remove the tuna from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with green onion before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, enjoy your tuna steaks fresh from the grill. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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