Yes we love tuna steaks when they are fresh. They never require a lot of effort to prepare them and two is always enough, along with  some steamed vegetables. The bonus is their quick cooking time!

Here I served it with some julienne carrots and some yellow cherry tomatoes.

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Tuna Steaks

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp ginger, minced

1/4 cup homemade teriyaki sauce (or store-bought)

1/4 cup toasted sesame oil OR olive oil

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

2 wild-caught tuna steaks 1 1/2″ thick

Toasted sesame seeds to taste

Place Tuna steaks in a shallow baking dish or cast iron skillet. Mix all remaining ingredients and pour over the tuna. Reserve about 2 Tbsp of the sauce, and pour it on right before serving, or save it for dipping.

Bake uncovered at 400 degrees. 10 minutes for rare. 20 minutes for medium. 30 minutes for well done. I got nervous at 10 minutes and went an extra 7…it was almost too long…I will try 12 next time! ( I like pink centers in tuna)

The flavor of the sauce really penetrates the meat, so there is no marinating required.  This goes very well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables. Sprinkle a few toasted sesame seeds on before serving.