Hawaiian Grilled Tuna with Maui-Onion Slaw Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Grilled Tuna with Maui-Onion Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 cup sake; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Four 6-ounce sushi-quality tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick; Vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon mirin or sweet sherry; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks; 1 European cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into thin matchsticks; 1 package (2 ounces) radish sprouts; 1/2 Maui or other sweet onion, sliced paper thin

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup sugar
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Four 6-ounce sushi-quality tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mirin or sweet sherry
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
1 European cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into thin matchsticks
1 package (2 ounces) radish sprouts
1/2 Maui or other sweet onion, sliced paper thin

1
In a glass baking dish, combine 1/2 cup of the soy sauce with the sake, sugar, scallions and garlic; stir to dissolve the sugar.
2
Add the tuna steaks and turn to coat.
3
Marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, for 1 hour.
4
Light a grill.
5
Lightly brush the grate with vegetable oil.
6
Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry.
7
Brush the tuna with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and grill over high heat until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
8
Transfer the tuna to a plate, cover loosely with foil and keep warm.
9
In a medium bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce with the lime juice and mirin.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Add the carrots, cucumber, radish sprouts and onion and toss to combine.
12
Mound the slaw on 4 dinner plates.
13
Thickly slice the tuna and arrange it over the slaw.
14
Pour any accumulated juices over the tuna and serve.

169

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 cup sake, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 scallions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian Grilled Tuna with Maui-Onion Slaw falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hawaiian Grilled Tuna with Maui-Onion Slaw

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