Grilled Tuna Steaks with Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
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2 ahi tuna steaks, about 1 pound
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Kosher salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Sesame seeds to taste
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Thinly sliced green onion to taste
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until the honey dissolves. Whisk in sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until emulsified. Leave at room temperature or refrigerate if preferred.
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Preheat a gas grill or charcoal grill to high heat.
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Rinse tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels. Rub all sides of tuna with olive oil, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place tuna steaks on the grill and cook for 2 minutes per side until seared on the outside and rare inside. For a fully cooked center, grill an additional 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer grilled tuna to a cutting board. Using a thin, sharp knife, slice the tuna across the grain into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick pieces. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion.
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Serve sliced tuna steaks with prepared dipping sauce.
# Notes:
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Double the dipping sauce recipe to use half as a marinade for the tuna steaks for 20-30 minutes before grilling, if preferred.
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Brush grill grates with a high-heat neutral oil or vegetable oil before grilling to prevent sticking.
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Divide dipping sauce into small serving bowls, one for each person, if desired.