Pan-Seared Tuna with Soy and Ginger
**Pan-Seared Tuna with Soy and Ginger** This recipe for pan-seared tuna with soy and ginger is a quick and easy way to cook tuna. The tuna is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, then seared in a hot skillet until cooked to your desired doneness. The result is a perfectly cooked tuna steak that is moist and flavorful on the inside, with a crispy exterior. The soy and ginger marinade gives the tuna a delicious umami flavor, and the sesame oil adds a nutty richness. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
The story of pan-seared tuna with soy and ginger is a long and winding one. It begins in Japan, where tuna has been a staple food for centuries. The Japanese have developed a number of different ways to cook tuna, including grilling, braising, and frying. Pan-searing is one of the most popular methods, as it produces a tuna steak that is cooked evenly and has a crispy exterior. The first pan-seared tuna recipes were created in the early 1900s. These recipes were simple, consisting of just tuna, soy sauce, and ginger. Over time, however, the recipes became more complex, as chefs began to add other ingredients to the marinade, such as mirin, sake, and sesame oil. Today, pan-seared tuna with soy and ginger is a popular dish all over the world. It is a delicious and easy-to-cook meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Pan-Seared Tuna with Soy and Ginger Pan-Seared Tuna with Soy and Ginger Pan-Seared Tuna with Soy and Ginger Pan-Seared Tuna with Soy and Ginger
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound tuna steak
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
  2. Add the tuna steak to the marinade and turn to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the tuna steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  6. Season the tuna steak with salt and pepper.
  7. Sear the tuna steak for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  8. Let the tuna steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Why It Works
  • The marinade helps to tenderize the tuna and add flavor.
  • The hot skillet creates a crispy exterior on the tuna.
  • The soy and ginger marinade gives the tuna a delicious umami flavor.
  • The sesame oil adds a nutty richness to the tuna.