Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh ahi or yellowfin tuna steak (wild caught recommended), 1 ½ to 2 inches thick
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil (such as grapeseed or safflower), divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Quinoa Edamame Salad (link to the recipe)
- Spicy Sriracha Sauce (link to the recipe)
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steak dry.
- Whisk together tamari, 1 tablespoon oil, lime juice, grated garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the tuna for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add remaining oil.
- Sear the tuna for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve over quinoa edamame salad and drizzle with Spicy Sriracha Sauce.
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Choose high-quality, fresh tuna for the best flavor.
Do not overcook the tuna; aim for rare to medium-rare.
Allow the tuna to rest to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 80