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Yellowfin Tuna Recipe

Savor the Flavor with This Easy Yellowfin Tuna Recipe

An easy yellowfin tuna recipe featuring marinated tuna steaks that are seared to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos A gluten-free, soy-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Tuna Steaks
  • 2 pieces Yellowfin Tuna Steaks 6 to 8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Sprinkle for garnish
  • 1 stalk Green Onions Sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine coconut aminos, honey, ginger, and garlic. Stir to create a smooth marinade.
  2. Marinate Tuna: Place tuna steaks into the marinade and let them marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Heat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, allowing it to shimmer.
  4. Cook Tuna: Remove tuna from marinade, sear in hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Make Glaze: Pour leftover marinade into a saucepan, boil for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  6. Serve: Let tuna rest, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Marinate the tuna for at least 20 minutes for best flavor. Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.

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