Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Soy-Sesame Marinade

Name: Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Soy-Sesame Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Ingredients: 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.25 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 6 whole Fresh Ginger; 2 whole Fresh Yellowfin Tuna; 2 whole Garlic; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Molasses; 2 tsp Sesame Oil; 0.25 cup Soy Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳Japanese 🇯🇵Korean 🇰🇷 High-Protein 💪Pescatarian 🐟

Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Soy-Sesame Marinade deliver a clean, meaty bite with umami depth from soy and molasses, brightened by lemon and fresh ginger. A quick sear locks in a tender, almost buttery center while the cayenne adds a gentle kick. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a polished date-night main.

Prep10 mins
Cook5 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy

1

Combine soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
2

Put the tuna steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or airtight container; pour the marinade over the steaks, coat them with the marinade, and seal. Marinate the steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3

Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
4

Take the steaks out of the marinade and discard any leftover marinade. Place the steaks in the hot pan; gently shake the pan to prevent sticking. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more.