Asian Sesame Seared or Grilled Tuna (Gluten Free)

Name: Asian Sesame Seared or Grilled Tuna (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup tamari (gluten-free soy sauce); ¼ cup sesame oil; 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste; 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Rating: 4.59 stars

17 Ratings
13 Reviews
5 Photos

This is a combination of two fabulous marinades. My kids absolutely love it and ask for me to make it all the time! And, just by using a gluten-free soy sauce, the entire recipe is gluten free! Serve with wasabi paste and rice.

By Nettie

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Whisk tamari, sesame oil, mirin, honey, vinegar, ginger, green onions, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. Place tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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Step 2
Spread sesame seeds onto a plate. Remove tuna from marinade and discard marinade. Press tuna into sesame seeds until evenly coated.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot; cook tuna in the hot oil until cooked to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.

Cook's Note:

Grilling option: do not coat tuna with sesame seeds! Spray grill with non-stick cooking spray for grills. Heat grill until very hot. Grill tuna on each side for 2 minutes (for medium rare).

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

487 calories; protein 42.8g; carbohydrates 14.6g; fat 27.6g; cholesterol 65.2mg; sodium 1066.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

Kathryn McCauley

05/04/2014

I was planning on salt pepper and searing the tuna I bought but I decided to look for a recipe here instead. This was a great one. The tuna turned out great -- very tasty and savory. This is a keeper1 Read More

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Most helpful critical review

mjocius

10/29/2018

This recipe sounded so good. I followed it as written and marinated for about four hours then pan seared them. my son took one bite and ate his broccoli instead while my husband and I just ate it so 10 wouldn't be wasted. It just didn't have any taste beyond the vinegar and onions. I won't be making this again. Read More

17 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Kathryn McCauley

05/04/2014

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Jackie

09/30/2014

Delicious! I made extra marinade and used it as a dressing with a lettuce and arugula salad Read More

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(3)

Kevin Munn

01/02/2016

Marinated it for 3 hours.... Mmmmmm Read More

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Patty Creswell Valentine

01/05/2016

This was delicious and easy to do! I followed the recipe marinated the tuna steaks during the day about 4-5 hrs then coated and seared as directed. My fiance loved it! Will definitely make again! Read More

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(1)

Doreen

09/29/2017

AB FAB!!! Read More

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b&blady

05/20/2017

I love grilled tuna and this was a very flavorful way to make it. I did cut back on the sesame oil because a little goes a long way-and on the honey. Otherwise I followed the recipe. Since I grilled it I also just sprinkled black sesame seeds over as garnish. With leftovers I made salad nicoise the next day. Both lovely. I will certainly make this again. Read More

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Dave

04/09/2017

I made this last time I was in the Philippines. There I can buy whole fresh tuna for about 5! I couldn't find the Japanese rice wine but had everything else. It was amazing! Cooked for about 2 minutes on each side in this case as the fillets were quite thick. I'll be doing this one again! Read More

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mamasayama

06/28/2016

Yummy. I will cook it for 3 minutes next time. Read More

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Khughes

10/08/2017

Perfect as is. Marinated two pounds of thick ahi steaks for three hours and they were delicious after grilling. Not too sweet or too salty. Nice balance of flavors. Read More

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(1)

mjocius

10/29/2018

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Asian Sesame Seared or Grilled Tuna (Gluten Free)

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 487.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 86 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 43 %

saturated fat: 24 %

cholesterol: 22 %

vitamin a iu: 69 %

niacin equivalents: 179 %

vitamin b6: 50 %

vitamin c: 4 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 40 %

potassium: 15 %

sodium: 43 %

thiamin: 42 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Kathryn McCauley

05/04/2014

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Jackie

09/30/2014

Delicious! I made extra marinade and used it as a dressing with a lettuce and arugula salad

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(3)

Kevin Munn

01/02/2016

Marinated it for 3 hours.... Mmmmmm

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(3)

Patty Creswell Valentine

01/05/2016

This was delicious and easy to do! I followed the recipe marinated the tuna steaks during the day about 4-5 hrs then coated and seared as directed. My fiance loved it! Will definitely make again!

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Doreen

09/29/2017

AB FAB!!!

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b&blady

05/20/2017

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Dave

04/09/2017

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mamasayama

06/28/2016

Yummy. I will cook it for 3 minutes next time.

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Khughes

10/08/2017

Perfect as is. Marinated two pounds of thick ahi steaks for three hours and they were delicious after grilling. Not too sweet or too salty. Nice balance of flavors.

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mjocius