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Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce

Name: Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) albacore tuna steaks; 6 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root; ½ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Rating: 4.69 stars

32 Ratings
22 Reviews
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My father used to catch albacore and our Korean neighbor, Sun, gave us this fantastic recipe. My parents would marinate the fish and then broil or barbecue it.

By JFRESNO

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

additional:

2 hrs 30 mins

total:

3 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 (4 ounce) albacore tuna steaks
6 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 green onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Rub the albacore steaks with 4 tablespoons sugar. Allow to sit 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

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Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Step 3

In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining sugar, toasted sesame seeds, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Place the albacore steaks in the mixture, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 4

Preheat the oven broiler.
Step 5

Discard marinade, and place the albacore steaks on a baking sheet. Broil to desired doneness in the preheated oven.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

299.7 calories; 29.1 g protein; 22.8 g carbohydrates; 50.7 mg cholesterol; 1846.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (22)

Most helpful positive review

Alissa Wied

02/16/2008

I made this for Valentine's and it was excellent. I used it with Ahi Tuna and broiled for 8-10 min on each side and it turned out perfect. We really enjoyed this. Read More

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(7)

Most helpful critical review

Lafayette Art

11/24/2015

I enjoyed this recipe and served-it with pasta with tuna and green olive tomato sauce. The pasta sauce had the more dominant flavor but the light-tasting marinated albacore tuna played a great supporting role for this meal. Read More

32 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Alissa Wied

02/16/2008

I made this for Valentine's and it was excellent. I used it with Ahi Tuna and broiled for 8-10 min on each side and it turned out perfect. We really enjoyed this. Read More

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(7)

Alissa Wied

02/16/2008

I made this for Valentine's and it was excellent. I used it with Ahi Tuna and broiled for 8-10 min on each side and it turned out perfect. We really enjoyed this. Read More

Helpful

(7)

andresmommy

05/27/2006

This was the first time that I had ever made tuna. I did not have any ginger and I used a bit less Splenda instead of sugar and it was still very good. Thank you for the recipe. I will make again!! Read More

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(6)

MSROOTZ

11/01/2007

The flavor of this is fantastic! I cooked the remaining marinade to use as a sauce when the fish came off the grill. I was amazed that the amount of sugar used did not make the sauce overly sweet at all. Outstanding! Read More

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(5)

tkleckner

04/01/2007

this was the best tuna my wife and I have eaten. Read More

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(4)

DEANNASARA

11/04/2004

the flavor is just amazing in this marinade. it makes me want to eat tuna for EVERY meal. just perfect! Read More

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(3)

KOALAGIRL

08/30/2005

Instead of using this recipe as a marinade I used it as a dipping sauce. We bought some fresh yellowfin tuna from the fish market and grilled it until just seared on the outside (still rare inside - - the only way to eat fresh tuna!) Followed the recipe except I mixed wasabi paste in mine for a kick! Read More

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(3)

Caroline C

02/15/2008

I cut the sugar back to about half a tbsp and that was plenty sweet enough for us. This was absolutely the best tuna marinade I have ever tasted. Really outstanding. I cooked the tuna on the Foreman grill and it was perfect. Thanks so much! Read More

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(2)

Momof2

10/07/2006

Used this as a sauce on top of yellowfin tuna. It was delicious. I didn't marinade it and I did add just a tablespoon of brown sugar and a splash of orange juice. I also grated the ginger so I wouldn't have big pieces of it. Thickened it in a pan while the tuna was seared and it was great. Thanks for a great idea. Read More

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(2)

S.A.S.

11/10/2005

absolutely delicious Read More

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(1)

Lafayette Art

11/24/2015

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Nutritional Information

Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 299.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 58 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 8 %

cholesterol: 17 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 131 %

vitamin b6: 63 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 31 %

potassium: 17 %

sodium: 74 %

thiamin: 49 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat 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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Alissa Wied

02/16/2008

I made this for Valentine's and it was excellent. I used it with Ahi Tuna and broiled for 8-10 min on each side and it turned out perfect. We really enjoyed this.

Helpful

(7)

Alissa Wied

02/16/2008

I made this for Valentine's and it was excellent. I used it with Ahi Tuna and broiled for 8-10 min on each side and it turned out perfect. We really enjoyed this.

Helpful

(7)

andresmommy

05/27/2006

This was the first time that I had ever made tuna. I did not have any ginger and I used a bit less Splenda instead of sugar and it was still very good. Thank you for the recipe. I will make again!!

Helpful

(6)

MSROOTZ

11/01/2007

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(5)

tkleckner

04/01/2007

this was the best tuna my wife and I have eaten.

Helpful

(4)

DEANNASARA

11/04/2004

the flavor is just amazing in this marinade. it makes me want to eat tuna for EVERY meal. just perfect!

Helpful

(3)

KOALAGIRL

08/30/2005

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(3)

Caroline C

02/15/2008

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Momof2

10/07/2006

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S.A.S.

11/10/2005

absolutely delicious

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Lafayette Art

11/24/2015

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