Simple Soy Ginger Marinade for Tuna Steak
This easy soy sauce based tuna marinade adds deep umami flavor perfect for searing or grilling tuna steak.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
- Place your tuna steaks in a sealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the tuna, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes to prevent the fish from becoming mushy or tasting too salty.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
Notes
- For grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- This marinade works well for quick searing; aim for 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- If you prefer a citrus marinade for tuna steak, substitute 1 tablespoon of the rice vinegar with fresh lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (after marinating)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 35
Find it online: https://chefsily.com/marinade-for-tuna-steak-soy-ginger-recipe/