Grilled Tuna with Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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1 teaspoon minced garlic (fresh)
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2 teaspoons ginger (grated fresh)
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About 1 pound of ahi tuna steaks (2 pieces)
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Sesame seeds as needed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Thinly sliced green onion (adjust to your liking)
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Fresh black pepper for seasoning
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1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted)
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1 teaspoon honey
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar (plain, not seasoned)
# Instructions:
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Combine soy sauce, honey, and vinegar and stir in a medium bowl until the honey mixes completely. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger—mix until smooth. You can leave it out or chill it for later.
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Set your gas or charcoal grill to the highest temperature to preheat.
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Wash the tuna steaks and pat them until they’re dry with paper towels. Completely coat them in olive oil, then sprinkle on kosher salt and ground black pepper.
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Put the tuna on the hot grill for around 2 minutes per side, just enough for a nice sear outside and a rare interior. If you want it fully done, grill each side for 2 extra minutes.
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Move the cooked tuna to a cutting board. Use a sharp, thin knife to slice it against the grain into pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion slices on top.
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Serve up the sliced tuna and pair it with the sauce you made earlier.
# Notes:
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Make extra sauce if you’d like to marinate the tuna steaks beforehand. Let them sit for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
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Keep tuna from sticking by brushing the grill grates with neutral oil, like vegetable oil, before you grill.
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Divide sauce into servings for everyone to have their own little bowl.