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Grilled Fresh Tuna Steak Recipe

It takes just a few ingredients and a hot grill to get great results in this easy fresh tuna recipe. The delightful combination of the rare interior and the seared exterior will blow everyone's mind.
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 4 tuna steaks
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • sesame seeds to garnish

Sauce

  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Prepare the sauce by whisking together the following ingredients in order in a small bowl: soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Rub the tuna steaks with olive oil on all sides, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook on the grill, for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer to cutting board and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Cut the steaks into slices, going across the grain. Serve with the sauce as a dip and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer your tuna to be more cooked on the inside, cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side instead of 2.