Korean Style Seared Tuna
Experience the bold, umami-packed flavors of *Korean Style Seared Tuna*, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance and ease. Perfectly seared tuna steaks, golden and crisp on the outside yet tender and rare within, are draped in a rich, flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic. This quick and impressive recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Pair it with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables to complete your Korean-inspired feast. SEO keywords: Korean seared tuna recipe, quick tuna steak recipe, gochujang sauce, easy Asian seafood recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6-8 oz per steak) fresh tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 pieces scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (e.g., canola or grapeseed)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Set aside as the sauce.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Rub both sides of the steaks with a teaspoon of sea salt and half a teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil and let it heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the tuna steaks in the skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare or 3-4 minutes per side for medium. The outside should be crisp and golden while the inside remains tender.
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes. Slice the steaks into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over the sliced tuna. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with steamed rice, sautéed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 2101 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.2 mcg | 56% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1257 mg | 27% | |
*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.
