Broiled Tuna Teriyaki
Elevate your dinner game with this Broiled Tuna Teriyaki, a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Featuring tender tuna steaks marinated in a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Broiling the tuna ensures a caramelized exterior while keeping the inside juicy and flavorful. Garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, and served with a drizzle of reheated teriyaki sauce, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes of cooking time, Broiled Tuna Teriyaki is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal idea that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Tuna steaks
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks (chopped) Scallions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to incorporate.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until dissolved and smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the saucepan, whisking consistently to prevent lumps.
Cook the sauce for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly, then remove from heat. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the cooled teriyaki sauce over the tuna, reserving the other half for later use. Seal the dish or bag and let the tuna marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for a stronger flavor).
Preheat your oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off. Discard the marinade that the tuna was sitting in.
Place the tuna steaks on the prepared baking sheet and broil them for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the center of the tuna is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare works best).
While the tuna is broiling, reheat the reserved teriyaki sauce in the saucepan over low heat if needed.
Once cooked, transfer the tuna steaks to a serving plate and drizzle the reheated teriyaki sauce generously over the top.
Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve warm with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 2540 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 185.2 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.1 mcg | 110% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3032 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
