Name: Grilled Tuna with Ginger and Garlic
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (dark); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2 scallion, sliced thin (about 1 tablespoon); Ground black pepper; 4 tuna steaks (about 8 ounces each); Table salt

Why This Recipe Works

We wanted to develop marinade recipes to add deep flavor to a variety of grilled foods. To keep the marinades from softening the meat during this long process, we determined that low-acid marinades (with some lemon or vinegar to balance flavors) were optimal. We then created several variations on our basic marinade recipe, along with a guide for the amount and marinating time, determined by the product.

Before You Begin

Since the tuna steaks spend so little time in the marinade, place them in a nonreactive pan rather than in a zipper-lock bag.

Instructions

Whisk first 7 ingredients together in a small bowl until marinade is combined. Place tuna steaks in a nonreactive dish and brush both sides with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once after 15 minutes.

Heat grill. Sprinkle tuna steaks with salt and place them on the hot grill rack. Cook over a medium-hot fire, turning once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.