Monday, February 16, 2009

Asian Tuna Steaks

Last night I had one very large Yellowfin Tuna Steak just big enough for two, and didn't know what to do with it. So I simply googled Tuna Steaks, and I found the most delicious recipe. This just might be the best tuna I've ever had.





3 clove garlic minced
2 Tbsp minced ginger root
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp chili pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 8oz yellowfin tuna steaks (1 1/2" thick)

Marinade (30 minutes to 2 hours before serving)

Mix all ingredients (except tuna) in a non-reactive bowl that is just big enough to hold the steaks in one layer. Add the steaks and turn them to coat. They should be sitting very tightly in the bowl.If you don't have the bowl of appropriate size, just pour the marinade into a large zip loc freezer bag, add the steaks, squeeze all the air out and close the bag. If marinating only for 30 minutes leave the fish at room temperature. If marinating longer than that, keep it in the fridge removing to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking.

Set a large frying pan on med-high heat.Remove tuna from the marinade.When the pan is hot, pour 2 Tbsp of oil from the marinade into the skillet.Add tuna steaks to a pan. Shake the pan couple of times so that steaks don't stick. Sear 2.5 minutes on one side. Flip and sear 1.5 minutes on the other side. This will cook 1/4" of tuna on each side and leave the rest rare. If you like your tuna more cooked through, cover the pan, turn down the heat to medium and cook flipping the steaks half way until desired doneness.

I served these with plain sushi rice in beautiful Asian bowls and we just couldn't get enough.

2 comments:

  1. That recipe sounds great. Where do you find those great food photos you post? They're terrific!

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  2. I'll be sure to try this as soon as my seafood aversion leaves on May 25th :)

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