Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce
Add a kiss of charcoal flavor to grilled ahi tuna steaks and serve with an easy-to-make Asian-inspired sesame soy dipping sauce.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 fresh ahi tuna steaks
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- green onion sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Light Grill: Place Cowboy Charcoal Hardwood Briquets in a charcoal chimney. Add a fire starter below the chimney and light the coals. Once the coals ash over, dump them into the grill. Adjust the vents, so the grill reaches a temperature of 400F degrees.
- Make Sauce: While the grill is heating up, combine the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Season: Remove the tuna steaks from their packaging. Pat them dry. Rub with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Oil Grill: Brush some oil on the grill grates to prevent the tuna from sticking.
- Grill: Place the steaks on the grill over direct heat. Grill for 2 minutes. Don’t move the tuna steak while it’s cooking. It will sear and should easily flip when ready. Flip and grill for another 1-2 minutes. The tuna should still be red in the center.
- Slice: Remove from the grill. Slice into strips. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with the dipping sauce.
Notes
If you're using a gas grill, turn the burners to high. For a pellet grill, set the temperature to 425F degrees. This can also be cooked using a grill pan or skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 2156mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3714IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg