Korean-Style Seared Tuna Recipe

Name: Korean-Style Seared Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes; 1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 4 tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds in all); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 scallion including green top, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
4 tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds in all)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 scallion including green top, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

1
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, red-pepper flakes, and broth.
2
Sprinkle the fish with the salt and black pepper.
3
Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over moderately high heat.
4
Add the tuna and cook until brown, about 3 minutes.
5
Turn and cook the fish until done to your taste, 3 to 4 minutes longer for medium rare.
6
Reduce the heat to moderately low and put the sesame oil in the pan.
7
Stir in the scallion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
8
Add the soy-sauce mixture; simmer until reduced to approximately 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes.
9
Cut the tuna into slices and serve with the sauce.

412

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes, 1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, and more.

Yes, Korean-Style Seared 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Korean-Style Seared Tuna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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