Quick Soy-Citrus Marinade for Tuna Steaks
Prepare a flavorful, tenderizing marinade for tuna steaks in under 30 minutes before grilling or searing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Total Time: 16 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the marinade is well mixed.
- Place your tuna steaks in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade over the tuna steaks, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Marinate the tuna for a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Do not over-marinate.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
Notes
- For grilling, aim for 2-3 minutes per side over high heat for medium-rare.
- For a cast-iron sear, heat the pan until very hot before adding the steaks.
- This marinade works well for ahi tuna steak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (after marinating)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40