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This image shows a close-up of the plated yellowfin tuna steak, seared to perfection with a golden crust, drizzled with a savory glaze, and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for added flavor and texture.

Yellowfin Tuna Recipe

Yellowfin tuna is a tasty and versatile fish, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This recipe is straightforward and ensures perfectly cooked tuna that's moist and flavorful. It only takes 5 minutes in a skillet, and the simple marinade adds a lot of depth and flavor. This yellowfin tuna recipe is easy, healthy, and incredibly delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Small saucepan
  • Tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Yellowfin tuna steaks 6 to 8 ounces each
  • 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp grated fresh Ginger
  • 1 Garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Mix coconut aminos, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a dish or bag.
    This image shows the preparation of a marinade made from coconut aminos, honey, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic for seasoning yellowfin tuna steaks.
  • Coat tuna steaks in marinade and let sit for 20-30 minutes. Even 5 minutes helps.
    This image shows yellowfin tuna steaks being marinated in a dish filled with a mixture of coconut aminos, honey, ginger, and garlic to infuse flavor.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    This image shows olive oil heating in a skillet over medium-high heat, getting ready for searing the marinated yellowfin tuna steaks.
  • Remove tuna from marinade, letting excess drip off.
  • Sear tuna in skillet, 2-3 minutes per side until crust forms. Center should be pink.
    This image shows yellowfin tuna steaks being seared in a skillet, forming a golden brown crust on the outside while keeping the center pink and tender.
  • Boil leftover marinade in a small saucepan for 1-2 minutes to make a glaze.
    This image shows the leftover marinade of coconut aminos, honey, garlic, and ginger being boiled in a small saucepan to reduce into a savory glaze.
  • Remove tuna from skillet and let rest for 1 minute.
  • Pour glaze over tuna and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
    This image shows the finished yellowfin tuna steaks plated with a drizzle of the homemade glaze, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Coconut aminos are a gluten-free and soy-free alternative to soy sauce. You can use gluten-free soy sauce if you prefer.
  • If you're short on time, a quick 5-minute marinade is still better than none!
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