Chile ginger Marinated Tuna Steaks
Cooking MethodGrilling
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown or palm sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons Asian chile-garlic sauce (available at Asian markets)
- Six 1-inch-thick tuna steaks (about 1/2 pound each)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
SERVINGS:6. In a food processor or blender, combine the sugar, oil, ginger, shallots and chile-garlic sauce and process until a coarse puree forms. Arrange the tuna steaks in a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish. Pour the marinade over the steaks and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once. Light a grill or preheat the broiler. Season the tuna steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill the steaks, turning once, for about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Slice the tuna steaks across the grain and serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
