Tangerine Tuna

Ingredients

For the marinade:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup fresh tangerine juice
• 4 strips tangerine zest
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 strips lemon peel
• 1 whole star anise (optional)

For the tuna:

• 4 tuna steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil, for brushing the tuna
• 2 scallions trimmed, with the white part minced and the green part finely chopped; reserve for garnish
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    371 calories; 13 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 44 grams protein; 66 milligrams cholesterol; 955 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade in a shallow mixing bowl. Place the tuna steaks in a nonreactive baking dish and pour the marinade on top. Marinate the tuna, covered, in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, turning the steaks once or twice. Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
2. Drain the tuna steaks and blot dry. Brush the steaks with the sesame oil. Grill the tuna for one minute on each side, or until cooked to taste. Sprinkle the tuna with the chopped scallion greens and sesame seeds and serve at once.