Japanese Grilled Tuna Recipe

Name: Japanese Grilled Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 4 (8 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick; kosher salt; Wasabi soy sauce Glaze; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 4 slices ginger, smashed; 2 teaspoons wasabi powder; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
4 (8 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
kosher salt
Wasabi soy sauce Glaze
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup light soy sauce
4 slices ginger, smashed
2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1 tablespoon water

1
Combine oils, ginger and pepper. Brush on steaks.
2
Sprinkle with kosher salt.
3
Marinate for 30 minutes.
4
Combine sugar, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce and ginger.
5
Stir to dissolve.
6
Bring to boil on high heat and reduce until syrupy, about 15 minutes.
7
Make a apste of the wasabi powder and the water.
8
Whisk in wasabi paste.
9
The glaze should be used at room temperature.
10
Grill tuna 2 minutes per side with lid closed for very rare - 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
11
Use either a squeeze bottle or a fork to streak glaze over fish.

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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 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot, 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper, and more.

Yes, Japanese Grilled Tuna 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.

Japanese Grilled Tuna

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