Grilled Ahi Tuna with Ponzu-Lime Marinade
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, plus more for cooking
- ¼ cup tamari
- 2 tablespoons ponzu
- ½ serrano thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- Zest of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 ahi tuna steaks about 6 ounces each and 1 to 1½ inches thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, tamari, ponzu, serrano, ginger, garlic, green onion, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Reserve 4 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside for drizzling when serving.
- Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the remaining marinade over them. Marinate for 15–30 minutes max, turning once halfway through.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and gently pat dry. Season both sides of the tuna steaks evenly with salt.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 1 to 1½ minutes per side, just until a golden crust forms. The center should remain raw and bright pink.
- Slice the tuna and serve immediately as desired, drizzled with the reserved marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 3758IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg