Oh hey, look. I cooked something that’s not a vegetable.
That right there is tuna. Even more remarkable is that I cooked something that lived in the sea. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’ve made seafood approximately one time in the last three years. And Meeker technically cooked it.
I’ve never really liked seafood – probably because I live in the driest state in America. I am convinced that if I lived near an ocean (or even a lake!) I would get better seafood and thus, like it more.
But I don’t come across it very often.
Unless sushi grade tuna steaks are on sale.
Even then, I’m more excited about the rice. But that husband of mine…boy oh boy was he excited. He even told me it tasted good. Like reallly good.
Imagine that? I know how to make a decent tuna steak?!
Tuna Steaks
serves 2
- 2 tuna steaks
- 2 T low sodium soy sauce
- 1 T grated ginger
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- salt and pepper
- 2 T peanut oil
Combine the soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. Put the tuna in a dish and cover it with the soy sauce mixture. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Warm a pan up with the peanut oil over medium-high heat. Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel (this helps them get that good brown business once they hit the pan) and cook them for about 3 minutes on each side.
I basically wrote this post to show you guys that I’m capable of making something other than broccoli taste delicious. Did I convince you?


Not convinced. I’ll just have to try it in person.
Haha, deal.
um, it’s beautiful…and i’m totally convinced
Tuna is my favorite, when I was in Costa Rica I had tuna 2 nights in a row and it was the freshest tuna I have ever had! I need to find some inexpensive tuna and make this!
I can’t even imagine how much better it would be in Costa Rica…right near the source!
Looks like you cooked the tuna oh so perfectly! I love the stuff. It’s so much better than any canned variety, which doesn’t taste like tuna at all, really.
Can’t wait to try this out for myself!
It’s weird to me how it doesn’t taste like canned tuna AT ALL!
That isn’t just decent, it’s perfect! My first attempt.. I cooked the thing until well done, needless to say, there was no juicy center on mine. This looks delectable!
I’m convinced. Only because you cut into it and showed me that you didn’t cook it through like so many people do which ruins the whole point of a tuna steak in my opinion! Looks delicious
You convinced me. They look so good! I love tuna steaks
the pot you used to cook the rice is AMAZING! where did you get it!!?
My husband got me copper pots for my birthday a few years ago…love them! I think he ordered them online.
wish list! for the pots and a special hubby
currently single! and enjoying it
I love a good tuna steak, but hardly ever buy them anymore. I need to! Looks delicious!
Haha yes! You absolutely convinced me (though I was already convinced of that). I love a good tuna steak and haven’t had one in SO long….I need to change that.
YUMMMMMSDLFJSDF:S. And yay for you for leaving it rare in the center!
Lickidy LICK.
yes. well done. now move to the ocean so we can test that little theory of yours…
Deal…I’ll come live with you.
Haha what’s funny is that I’m exactly the opposite- I love eating and cooking seafood. Although, I think your tuna steaks look a little too cook for me….I just sear them to take the cold off. Gross?
No…I think that’s how you’re supposed to do it, right? I couldn’t bring myself to take it out of the pan that soon. I’m learning.
Cutie pie! My mum pretty much only eats vegetables (and olive oil) and she teaches yoga in her 70′s and looks about 45. So basically youre way smart!
Whohoo for vegetables!
JEALOUS! i haven’t had tuna since the summer! i just can’t bare to buy it unless its fresh from the fish market (but BJs wholesale club actually has amazing seafood) bahh i want it now!
Oh my gosh, this looks soooooooooooo good! I love tuna steak!
I love ahi tuna steaks. True story: on our honeymoon in Hawaii we stayed in Maui for 10 days…I ordered seared Ahi Tuna for 9 straight nights at dinner. It was awesome. Fresh off the boat and into my mouth!