Soy Ginger-Seared Ahi Tuna
- 3/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon peeled and finely chopped ginger
- 2 ahi tuna steaks (sushi grade)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced paper thin lengthwise and seeds
- 1/4 red onion, sliced paper thin
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- vegetable oil, for brushing
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- Combine the sherry, soy sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, chili sauce, and ginger in small sauce pan. Put the tuna steaks in a baking dish and pour a quarter cup of the marinade over the steaks. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerated for up to two hours).
- Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill to medium-high. (We like to use our indoor grill pan in the winter - just make sure it is smoking hot.).
- Remove the tuna steaks from marinade and pat dry. Brush the steaks on both sides with vegetable oil. Grill, turning once, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful, as the tuna will get dry if overcooked.
- Meanwhile, put the remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until reduced to syrupy consistency, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve the tuna teaks with the soy-ginger glaze and top with a heaping portion of the pickled cucumbers.
- Pickled Cuke Preparation
- Put the cukes and red onion in a small bowl. Add the vinegar and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 days.
dry sherry, soy sauce, honey, honey, garlic, lime juice, asian chili sauce, ginger, tuna, cucumber, red onion, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, dark sesame oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/soy-ginger-seared-ahi-tuna-394573 (may not work)