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Savory Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks (2 Servings)

How To Cook Tuna Steak In Pan

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup of soy sauce
  • ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of Asian (toasted) sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons of molasses
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, add extra to taste if preferred
  • 6 thin slices of fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tuna steaks, 1-inch-thick and thawed

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Pour the marinade over the tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container. Allow steaks to marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steaks from the marinade and place them in the heated pan, shaking the pan gently to avoid sticking. Cook for 1 ½ minute before flipping. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side, or until the tuna steaks are done to your liking. The temperature should read 140 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer put into the center (60 degrees C).
  4. Serve your delicious tuna steaks and enjoy!

This recipe is quick and easy, it goes from raw to done and ready to eat in a total of 35 minutes, including a prep time of 10 minutes, a cook time of 5 minutes, an additional 20 minutes. If you’d like more cooking and serving ideas for pan-cooked tuna steak recipes, then you may want to watch this video recipe.