How to make Tuna Steaks {Cooking Dinner with Chef Dave}

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium and suitable for soy-free diets.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor.

tuna steaks

🥗Healthier: salmon fillets

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

Combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl to create the marinade.

Place tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove tuna steaks from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on both sides of the tuna steaks for added flavor and texture.

Place tuna steaks on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if desired.

Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; the internal temperature should be around 130°F for medium-rare.

Remove tuna steaks from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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