Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks
Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks feature meaty, sashimi-grade tuna seared to a tender center and coated in a glossy, slightly sweet sauce balanced by bright lemon. Toasted sesame and a hint of pepper add nutty warmth and gentle heat, while grated carrot brings fresh crunch. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual dinner party when you want rich flavor with clean, vibrant accents.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 22
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the teriyaki sauce into a shallow dish or bowl, and set the tuna steaks in the sauce to marinate.
- 2
Cover and let them marinate for about 45 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
This helps the steaks cook more evenly because they will not be cold.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Place the tuna steaks in the hot oil, and pour in the teriyaki sauce.
- 6
Squeeze the lemon juice over the steaks, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 7
When the bottom is light brown, flip the steaks, and cook until the other side is browned; the center should still be slightly red.
- 8
Season with sea salt and pepper.
- 9
Transfer the tuna steaks to serving plates, and garnish with grated carrots.
- 10
Serve the pan drippings as a dipping sauce.
- Calories 344.32 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 45.07 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 14.75 g 5%
- Total Fat 11.74 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.52 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 68.03 mg High 23%
- Sodium 989.51 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 9.88 g --
- Added Sugars 5.82 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 16.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 857.43 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 4.95 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 14.57 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 2.88 mcg Moderate 14%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Teriyaki Glazed Tuna Steaks is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Yellowfin Tuna. Each serving provides about 344.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, Lemon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks healthy?
- Teriyaki-Glazed Tuna Steaks has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 344.32 calories and 45.07 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 989.51 mg (43% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.52 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.82 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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