Soy Ginger-Seared Ahi Tuna

Submitted by SarahBeth

"We had something similar to this on our honeymoon! I love the pickled cucumbers! Found on tastebook.com posted by Bride&GroomFirst! Prep time does not include marinade time which is either 30 minutes or 2 hours. We usually go with the 30 minute option."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 2 steaks
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon peeled and finely chopped ginger
• 2 ahi tuna steaks (sushi grade)
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced paper thin lengthwise and seeds
• 1⁄4 red onion, sliced paper thin
• 1⁄4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• vegetable oil, for brushing
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

directions

1. Combine the sherry, soy sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, chili sauce, and ginger in small sauce pan. Put the tuna steaks in a baking dish and pour a quarter cup of the marinade over the steaks. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerated for up to two hours).
2. Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill to medium-high. (We like to use our indoor grill pan in the winter - just make sure it is smoking hot.).
3. Remove the tuna steaks from marinade and pat dry. Brush the steaks on both sides with vegetable oil. Grill, turning once, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful, as the tuna will get dry if overcooked.
4. Meanwhile, put the remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until reduced to syrupy consistency, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve the tuna teaks with the soy-ginger glaze and top with a heaping portion of the pickled cucumbers.
5. Pickled Cuke Preparation
6. Put the cukes and red onion in a small bowl. Add the vinegar and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 days.

Reviews

[barbqjoe]

MAde this up the other night. It was excellent. Just enough flavor. Forgot to pick up Sherry at when at store so substituted apple juice for it, worked great. The glaze didnt work right but that was probably from no alcohol in the juice, but still tasted amazing!!! Easily mixed as well.

 

[karen rose]

sounds good i will try it tonight... i love to have serveral flavors all at once as well..