Union Square Cafe's Marinated Filet Mignon of Tuna

Name: Union Square Cafe's Marinated Filet Mignon of Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup teriyaki sauce; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 lemons, juiced; 4 (8 to 10-ounce) yellowfin tuna steaks, cut into 3-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup Japanese pickled ginger (available at Asian markets)

Servings: persons

1 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 lemons, juiced
4 (8 to 10-ounce) yellowfin tuna steaks, cut into 3-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Japanese pickled ginger (available at Asian markets)

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Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the tuna.
2
Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for 3 hours, turning every hour.
3
Drain the tuna thirty minutes before cooking and bring to room temperature.
4
Preheat a grill, grill pan or outdoor barbecue to very hot.
5
Brush the tuna with olive oil.
6
Grill the steaks for 1 to 2 minutes on each of their six sides.
7
The outside of the tuna should be nicely charred, and the center should be barely warm and quite rare.
8
Cooked this way, the tuna will remain moist and flavorful.
9
Top each steak with pickled ginger and serve.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

379

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 cup teriyaki sauce, 1/2 cup dry sherry, 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, and more.

Yes, Union Square Cafe's Marinated Filet Mignon of 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!