This baked tuna steak is a quick and easy dish that is amazingly flavorful. The combination of sweet honey, aromatic garlic, and savory fish sauce creates a balanced marinade that complements the tender ahi tuna!
This recipe is an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The quick marinade is so simple yet full of umami rich flavors. By baking the fish at a high temperature, the steak stays moist and tender while achieving a beautiful finish in just a few minutes.
Pair this baked tuna with a side of salad, rice, or noodles to make into a satisfying meal!
Ingredients for this recipe
- Ahi tuna teak
For marinade:
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Garlic, minced
- Finely chopped scallion
- Salt
- Fish sauce
How to make baked tuna steak
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 218°C. Line a baking pan.
Step 2. Combine the ingredients for marinade together in a small bowl. Whisk well.
Step 3. Pat dry the tuna with paper towels. Place them in a large air tight bag, then drizzle the marinade over the fish. Close tightly and make sure the tuna is evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 4. Arrange the tuna on the baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until easily flaked with a fork and center of tuna steak is just barely pink. Optional: for added color, broil on high for the last 1-2 minutes.
FAQ
10 minutes is just enough. Letting it marinate for too long leads to the sodium sucking moisture out of the fish, resulting in a dry texture.
Cooked tuna steak can be refrigerated for 2-4 days, covered tightly. To freeze, wrap individually in plastic wrap, then store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
A quick flash sear is the best way to reheat cooked tuna steak. I do not recommend microwaving as it can dry out the steak easily. To reheat frozen tuna steak, make sure it's thawed before putting over the stovetop.
Pair this this with...
- Pan Roasted Shishito Peppers
- Cilantro Lime Rice (Stovetop recipe)
- Spinach Arugula Salad with Asian Sesame Dressing
Recipe
Baked Tuna Steak (Asian Honey Garlic)
Ingredients
- 32 ounces tuna steak 4 x 8oz steaks
Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 218°C. Line a baking sheet pan.
- Combine the ingredients for marinade together in a small bowl. Whisk well.
- Pat dry the tuna with paper towels. Place them in a large air tight bag, then drizzle the marinade over the fish. Close tightly and make sure the tuna is evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Arrange the tuna on the baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until easily flaked with a fork and center of tuna steak is just barely pink. Optional: for added color, broil on high for the last 1-2 minutes of the baking process.
Nutrition
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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