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Seared Tuna Steak with Soy Sauce Gravy

Seared Tuna Steak with Soy Sauce Gravy

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Japanese
Keyword ahi tuna, soy sauce gravy, tuna steak
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Tuna Steak

  • 1 pound Tuna Steaks (about 2 steaks)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds (see notes)

Soy Sauce Gravy

  • 1 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Mirin
  • 2 cloves Garlic, smashed
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons Water

Spicy Mayo Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika

Instructions

Spicy Mayo Sauce

  1. Add all the ingredients - mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha sauce, and paprika - to a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.

Soy Sauce Gravy

  1. In a medium sauce pan, add the soy sauce, beef stock, Mirin, and garlic, and bring it to a boil.

  2. Mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk in the slurry.

  3. Reduce it to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the garlic cloves before serving.

Tuna Steak

  1. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. Season both sides of the tuna with salt and pepper.

  3. Place the steaks in the skillet. Allow them to cook for only 1-2 minutes and turn over. Cook for only another 1-2 minutes.

  4. Turn the steaks on their side and sear for about 30 seconds. Keep turning the steaks on their sides to sear all sides.

  5. Top with the Soy Sauce Gravy, Spicy Mayo Sauce, and sesame seeds.

Recipe Notes

Toasted Sesame Seeds

  1. Place the sesame seeds in a small skillet (8").
  2. Turn the heat to medium low.
  3. Periodically stir the seeds to prevent burning.
  4. The sesame seeds are done when they look oily, about 5-8 minutes.