Seared Tuna Steaks with Ginger-Soy Marinade

Ingredients

• Tuna steaks (4 (6-ounce each))
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Honey (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Green onions (4, sliced (divided))
• Sesame seeds (2 tablespoons, toasted)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and half of the sliced green onions to create the marinade.
2. Place the tuna steaks into the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until shimmering, ensuring the pan is hot enough to sear the tuna effectively.
4. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later use.
5. Sear the tuna steaks in the hot pan for 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on your preferred level of doneness (1 minute for rare, 2 minutes for medium).
6. Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and let them rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute.
7. While the tuna is resting, pour the reserved marinade into the hot pan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
8. Slice the tuna steaks against the grain and serve them drizzled with the reduced marinade sauce. Garnish with the remaining sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.