Quick Soy-Citrus Marinade for Tuna Steaks
Prepare a flavorful, tenderizing marinade for tuna steaks in under 30 minutes, perfect for grilling or searing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. This is your easy fish marinade.
- Place the tuna steaks in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the tuna steaks, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes to prevent the acid from curing the fish too much.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
Notes
- For grilling, aim for 3 to 4 minutes per side over medium-high heat for medium-rare.
- For a cast iron sear, heat the pan until very hot before adding the steaks.
- This citrus herb tuna marinade base works well with ahi tuna marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (before cooking)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
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