Grilled Tuna in Flank Steak Marinade
- Total Time
- 10 minutes plus 30 minutes to 2 hours for marinating
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Ingredients
- 3tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil; more for brushing pan
- 1garlic clove, minced
- ½teaspoon sugar
- ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼teaspoon salt
- 46-ounce tuna steaks, ¾ to 1 inch thick (see note)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
259 calories; 8 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 43 grams protein; 460 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a large plastic bag combine soy sauce, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt. Add tuna steaks, coating well with marinade. Seal bag, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
- Step 2
Place a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat for about a minute. Brush pan with vegetable oil. Remove fish from marinade, discarding liquid, and add to pan. Cook to taste (3 minutes on each side for medium-rare). Serve immediately.
- Shark, halibut or swordfish can be substituted for tuna. Cook 2 minutes longer per side.
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Comments
This is a fabulous no-work dinner when paired with a simple salad. I've made variations of the marinade a few times. A couple additions I've liked: fresh or powdered ginger, honey (very little) instead of sugar, and I used seasoned rice vinegar once in a pinch because I didn't have a lemon. All were terrific. This is just a great basic marinade to play with . . .or not.
Tweeked it a little, used Worcestershire sauce in place of 1 Tbs soy sauce, 1 Tbs sesame oil/ 1Tbs grape seed oil, and brown sugar. Marinated salmon and swordfish. Both were tasty.
Wonderful flavor and so easy. Next time I will add some minced fresh ginger to the marinade.
Fantastic marinade! Why use low sodium soy sauce then add salt? Skip the salt!
Didn't add the sugar and used citrus flavored Ponzu. Amazing!
Choosing 'low sodium soy sauce' over excellent light (as in color) shoyu makes no sense since it's used as a marinade here. Try a good brand like Haku or Takuko. Ingredients always make a difference. But that all said, this is a delicious and super easy recipe.
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