Seared Tuna Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Tuna
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Add Tuna to Marinade
Place the fresh tuna steaks in the bowl with the marinade, ensuring they are coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Sear the Tuna
Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Place the tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear each side for about 1-2 minutes for rare, or longer if you prefer it cooked more.
- 5
Rest the Tuna
Once seared, remove the tuna from the pan and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Garnishing
- 6
Prepare the Garnish
While the tuna rests, chop the green onions and toast the sesame seeds in the same pan for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Serve
Slice the tuna steak into thin pieces, arrange on a plate, and sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
