Description
This flavorful marinade recipe for tuna steak combines soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, and ginger to infuse the fish with a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Marinate your tuna steaks for at least 30 minutes to enhance their natural flavor before grilling them to a delicious medium-rare. Ideal for a quick and healthy seafood dinner.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Main Ingredient
- 4 tuna steaks
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger in a bowl.
- Mix marinade well: Whisk the marinade ingredients together until well combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
- Arrange tuna steaks: Place the 4 tuna steaks in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, ensuring enough space for marinade coverage.
- Marinate the tuna: Pour the prepared marinade over the tuna steaks, ensuring they are completely coated on all sides.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour, to allow flavors to penetrate the fish.
- Preheat grill: When ready to cook, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for optimal searing.
- Remove tuna from marinade: Take the tuna steaks out of the marinade and discard the leftover marinade to avoid flare-ups on the grill.
- Grill the tuna: Grill each tuna steak for 2-3 minutes per side to achieve medium-rare doneness, or adjust timing for preferred doneness.
- Rest the steaks: Transfer the grilled tuna steaks to a serving plate and let them rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the marinated tuna steaks hot with your favorite sides or over a fresh salad for a light and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Marinate no longer than 1 hour to prevent the tuna from becoming too salty or mushy due to the soy sauce.
- Use fresh tuna steaks for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the grilling time depending on the thickness of your tuna steaks and your preferred level of doneness.
- This marinade can also be used for other firm fish like swordfish or salmon.
- If you do not have a grill, you can use a grill pan or a hot skillet on the stovetop.
