Best 10 Grilled Tuna With Ginger Sesame Sauce Recipes

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Grilled tuna is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. This recipe pairs grilled tuna with a flavorful ginger sesame sauce for a tasty and healthy meal. The ginger sesame sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey. This sauce adds a slightly sweet and tangy flavor to the grilled tuna, which is cooked to perfection on a hot grill. The tuna is then served over a bed of steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

**Variations:**

* For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
* If you don't have any rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or lemon juice.
* You can also use other types of fish in this recipe, such as salmon, swordfish, or halibut.
* To make this dish even more flavorful, marinate the tuna in the ginger sesame sauce for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
* Serve the grilled tuna with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN SESAME SEARED OR GRILLED TUNA (GLUTEN FREE)



Asian Sesame Seared or Grilled Tuna (Gluten Free) image

This is a combination of two fabulous marinades. My kids absolutely love it and ask for me to make it all the time! And, just by using a gluten-free soy sauce, the entire recipe is gluten free! Serve with wasabi paste and rice.

Provided by Nettie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
¼ cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk tamari, sesame oil, mirin, honey, vinegar, ginger, green onions, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. Place tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Spread sesame seeds onto a plate. Remove tuna from marinade and discard marinade. Press tuna into sesame seeds until evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot; cook tuna in the hot oil until cooked to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1066.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH ASIAN SESAME CRUST



Grilled Tuna Steaks With Asian Sesame Crust image

Easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for company, Asian-flavored marinated grilled tuna steaks with a sesame crust cook up quickly.

Provided by Jessica Harlan

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 36m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped scallions (white and light green parts)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
1/2 cup sesame seeds (white and black combined or white only)
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large zip-top bag, combine the soy sauce, chopped scallions, lemon juice, sesame oil, and fresh ginger. Swish everything around in the bag until it's well combined.
  • Add the tuna steaks, turning to coat them completely with the marinade. Press the excess air out of the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Preheat the grill to high heat; this can be a countertop contact grill, an open grill pan, or an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. If using a contact grill, set to "sear" or the highest temperature setting.
  • Place the sesame seeds on a plate or a shallow dish. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, brushing the scallions off the steaks; reserve the marinade. One at a time, coat the steaks in sesame seeds on all sides, pressing the seeds onto the steaks so they'll stick.
  • Spray the grill plates lightly with nonstick spray and place the steaks on the grill. If using a contact grill, close the cover so the top grill rests evenly on the steaks; do not press down. Grill for about 3 minutes for a rare, pink interior; grill longer if you prefer your tuna cooked through.
  • If you are using an open grilling surface, carefully flip the tuna steaks with a pair of tongs after 3 minutes and cook for 3 minutes on the other side. Remove the steaks from the grill and keep warm.
  • While the tuna cooks, pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry and add to the saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • To serve, slice the tuna steaks on the diagonal into thin pieces. Fan the slices on a plate and drizzle with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1242 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GRILLED TUNA



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Tuna is available most of the year, so fresh steaks should be easy to come by. Be choosy: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. As with all great ocean fish, the flesh tends to be dry. Marinate with oil, and avoid overcooking. The timing is critical, as tuna should be served medium rare. Use a kitchen timer.

Provided by Gordon Holland

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (6 ounce) albacore tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
½ cup hickory wood chips, soaked

Steps:

  • Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 644.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PAN-SEARED TUNA WITH GINGER, MISO AND CILANTRO SAUCE



Pan-Seared Tuna with Ginger, Miso and Cilantro Sauce image

Categories     Ginger     Marinate     Sauté     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Lemon     Tuna     Spring     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 5-ounceahi tuna steaks (about 1 inch to 1 1/4 inches thick)
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Ginger, Miso and Cilantro Sauce
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce and pepper in small bowl to blend. Place tuna steaks in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over tuna steaks; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Remove tuna from marinade. Spray large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Heat skillet over high heat. Add 3 tuna steaks to skillet and cook about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer tuna steaks to plate. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 3 tuna steaks.
  • Transfer tuna steaks to plates. Spoon Ginger, Miso and Cilantro Sauce atop tuna. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

GRILLED SESAME ORANGE TUNA STEAKS



Grilled Sesame Orange Tuna Steaks image

This recipe was a collaboration between my son and I. He wanted to enter a contest because he aspires to be a chef someday. Although they look fancy, they're easy to make. -Lorna McFadden, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
5 tablespoons sesame ginger marinade, divided

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute peas in butter and honey until crisp-tender. Add oranges and cashews; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Brush tuna with 2 tablespoons marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill tuna, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center., Brush tuna with remaining marinade; serve with rice and snap pea mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

GINGER-MARINATED TUNA STEAKS



Ginger-Marinated Tuna Steaks image

Make and share this Ginger-Marinated Tuna Steaks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon green onion, sliced
4 (6 ounce) fresh tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except tuna.
  • Place tuna steaks in a plastic ziploc type bag. Add Marinade to bag and seal. Set bag in a shallow pan.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally to coat.
  • Lightly coat the grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Drain tuna and discard marinade.
  • Grill fish for 10 ro 12 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork (about 145 degrees F), turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 598.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 40.6

TUNA KEBABS WITH GINGER-CHILE MARINADE



Tuna Kebabs with Ginger-Chile Marinade image

Why you'll make it: Because it's tuna done differently, and a spicy Asian take on kebabs.

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Fish     Ginger     Onion     Marinate     Dinner     Tuna     Hot Pepper     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 serrano chile, seeded, minced
Freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 pounds 1 1/4 -inch-thick ahi tuna, cut into 1- to 1 1/4 -inch cubes
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 large sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia), cut into 1-inch squares
6 (12-inch-long) metal skewers
Additional chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; season to taste with ground white pepper. Transfer 3 tablespoons marinade to small bowl and reserve. Add tuna to remaining marinade in medium bowl and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Alternate tuna cubes, bell pepper squares, and onion squares on each of 6 metal skewers. Grill to desired doneness, turning frequently, about 4 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Drizzle reserved marinade over; sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

GRILLED TUNA



Grilled Tuna image

"After sampling some wonderful tuna at a Japanese restaurant, I decided to try my hand at coming up with the recipe," says Michelle Dennis of Clarks Hill, Indiana. "It took a little trial and error, but I was pleased with the results-these seasonings are a lovely complement to the tuna."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Remove 1/3 cup to a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add tuna. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts :

SESAME SEARED TUNA



Sesame Seared Tuna image

Easy, great tasting tuna coated with sesame seeds, and quickly seared. This tuna is served rare, so be sure to use a good quality fresh tuna.

Provided by NEWORLEANSGIGLET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
½ cup sesame seeds
wasabi paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
  • Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1045.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

GRILLED TUNA BURGER WITH GINGER MAYONNAISE



Grilled Tuna Burger With Ginger Mayonnaise image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     lunch, burgers, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 4- to 5-ounce tuna steaks, each about 3/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper or Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
Neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
4 hamburger buns
4 tablespoons pickled ginger, optional

Steps:

  • Start a gas or charcoal fire; heat should be moderately high and rack should be clean and about 4 inches from heat source. Brush each steak lightly with soy sauce and sprinkle with pepper. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh ginger, one teaspoon soy sauce and sesame oil if you are using it.
  • Oil grill grates lightly; grill tuna about 2 minutes per side for rare, proportionately longer if you want it better done. Toast buns if you like.
  • Serve fish on buns, spread with some ginger mayonnaise and topped with a bit of pickled ginger, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 487, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 946 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality tuna steaks. Look for steaks that are bright red and firm to the touch. Avoid steaks that are brown or have any off odors.
  • Marinate the tuna steaks for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the fish and infuse it with flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
  • Grill the tuna steaks over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the fish while keeping the inside moist and flaky.
  • Do not overcook the tuna steaks. Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked. Cook the steaks for just a few minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired degree of doneness.
  • Serve the tuna steaks with a flavorful sauce. A simple ginger-sesame sauce is a great option, but you can also try other sauces, such as a teriyaki sauce or a citrus-based sauce.

Conclusion:

Grilled tuna is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. By following these tips, you can grill tuna steaks that are perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite sauce and sides for a complete meal.

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